NICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Special Care Nursery/NICU unit. This position requires working night shifts, with a commitment of 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Level II NICU care, dedicated to providing specialized care for neonates born with low birth weight, prematurity, and those recovering from serious conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to infants in a Level II NICU environment.
• Attend high and low-risk deliveries, ensuring proper stabilization and transition of newborns.
• Perform couplet care in postpartum for well newborns and assist with maternal care.
• Utilize nursing skills to manage various conditions, including respiratory issues and hemodynamic instability.
• Administer medications and manage titratable/drip therapies as required.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Neonatologists and NNPs, available 24/7.
• Maintain compliance with unit policies and procedures while providing quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid BLS certification and an NRP certification.
• Two years of NICU experience is preferred; candidates with one year of experience and significant travel experience may be considered.
• Experience with stabilization and care for infants requiring specialized interventions.
• Ability to attend deliveries and perform stabilization for both high-risk and low-risk newborns.
• Familiarity with common neonatal conditions and treatments, including the use of bubble CPAP and TPN.
• Experience with couplet care and managing postpartum patients.

Work Environment

The NICU unit has a capacity of 10 beds, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity. There are no patient care technicians on the unit, so nurses will be expected to take full responsibility for patient care.

Schedule and Availability

This position requires the flexibility to work night shifts, with every other weekend commitment (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holiday availability.

Orientation and Support

New staff will undergo a comprehensive orientation, including an 8-hour compliance session and a dedicated unit-specific training which will consist of 2-3 shifts shadowing experienced team members.

Additional Notes

The management team values collaboration and feedback and encourages all staff to be adaptable to workflows and policies to maintain high standards of care.