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Form of workRegistered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery
Part-time, 48 hrs. Biweekly, 630 am - 7 pm
About our Unit:
The Special Care Nursery is fully equipped with the latest technology, including cardiac monitors, phototherapy lights for elevated bilirubin levels, warming units, resuscitation care centers, IV infusion pumps, isolettes, CPAP generators, and ventilators.
We care for premature newborns 32 weeks gestation/1500 gram &, term newborns and newborns received as return transfers from higher level centers.
Nursing Skills Used:
- Resuscitation
- o Respiratory support
- o Ventilator
- o CPAP
- o Oxyhood
- o HFNC
- Umbilical line placement and maintenance
- IV therapy
- o Antibiotics
- Glucose management
- Fluid maintenance
- TPN
- Lipids
- Feeding management
- o Gut priming
- o Enteral feeding
- Collaboration with speech and physical therapy
- NEC prevention protocol
- o Specimen collection including central line, venous and capillary collection
- Lumbar puncture
- Hyperbilirubinemia management including Phototherapy (single, double and triple)
Why be a Meritus Nurse:
- Nurse driven Shared Governance, bedside rounding, committee and process improvement teams
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nurse Certification and Continuing Education Funds
- Self-scheduling - Enjoy what matters most to you
- Flexible Shift Options
- Professional Nursing Ladder- Grow your career where you want it go
- Up to $7.00 in shift differentials
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - BSN preferred or willing to obtain within 5 years of hire.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess high level of organization and communication skills.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
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