Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU

Shift Information

Variable Shift – Possible Weekends and Possible Holidays

Holiday Coverage Required

Yes

Minimum Qualifications

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider Certification
• STABLE Certification
• One year of NICU, Labor & Delivery, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care nursing experience

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team, plans and implements patient and family education, and is responsible for assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to achieve expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice against professional standards, statutes, rules, and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity in problem analysis and decision-making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, and sensitivity while maintaining confidentiality
• Self-directed and able to complete assignments accurately and thoroughly with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Stroke Competency

• Complies with policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to the care of patients with hyperacute and acute stroke.
• Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire.
• Participates in one hour of annual cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job classification. They should not be construed as a contract nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals in this role.