RN-NICU

Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the NICU setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all maternity services departments. Primarily caring for the following patients; all NICU babies, postpartum mother/baby care, & baby admissions in both vaginal and cesarean deliveries. Is flexible and able to change assignments easily as admissions and deliveries occur.

• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on the neonate and reassessments as per policy. 
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates parents and family regarding pain management.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan for parents and family based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ventilators and neonate monitoring and treats appropriately based on protocols and policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s specific needs and provide care needed by the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers and physicians.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Ability to use basic computer skills for charting and communication.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Nebraska Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Current BLS certifcation required.
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Two (2) or more years of nursing experience preferred. One (1) year critical care experience preferred.