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Form of workAs a Level III Regional Referral Center, Woman's is part of a select group of hospitals in the nation that can provide quality care for the smallest and sickest babies. Our unit is designed to focus on intensive care while encouraging family bonding. Our designation as a Level III Regional Referral Center means we have a neonatologist and anesthesiologist available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our caring team of neonatologists and specially trained nurses monitor the baby's condition at all times by direct observation, and by using the latest specialized equipment and technology available. We also participate in the Vermont Oxford Quality Improvement Collaborative with 500 other NICUs across the country to keep abreast of the latest research and emerging practices that offer the best care for premature and critically ill babies.
Seasonal Staffing Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a NICU RN
- Level III NICU experience
- CPR/BLS and NRP certifications
- 12 week commitment
- 36 hours per week (7am to 7pm shift)
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
- Provide education and emotional support to patient and family appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance.
- Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priority.
- Provide patient-centric care in alignment with professional nursing practice standards, ANA Standards & the LA Nurse Practice Act.
- Delegate to non-licensed nursing staff within the RN's scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
- Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.
