Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
RN - NICU
Full-Time NIGHTS
Registered Nurse candidates for the NICU will have the following job responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse (RN) II position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice.
- The RN II position provides professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records.
- The RN II position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs.
- This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes.
- The RN II position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.
- This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS-
Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
RN - NICU
Full-Time NIGHTS
Registered Nurse candidates for the NICU must meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited RN program.
- Must have a minimum education of a BSN, or be currently enrolled in a BSN program. (If currently enrolled in a BSN program, program must be completed with 2 years from date-of-hire.)
- Must have a current RN license in the State of Texas, COMPACT nursing state, or have the ability to obtain one.
- Must have a minimum of 1-3 years experience working as an RN in an acute care hospital environment.
- Must have BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.