Clinical Nurse III, NICU, 0.75 FTE, 7p-7a, weekend and holiday commitment
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse III in the Neonatal ICU implements physician orders; administers medications; starts IVs; performs treatments, procedures, and special tests; and documents treatment in accordance with company policy and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The nurse orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions, and assesses and evaluates patient needs and responses to care. The role applies sound nursing judgment in patient-care management decisions, provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses, administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered, and collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for patients. The nurse also directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintains professional nursing standards. The position is 0.75 FTE on the night shift, with weekend and holiday commitment. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information. Workforce members must limit access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary for assigned duties and take reasonable steps, consistent with system policies and standards, to protect information from unauthorized access and modification.
Requirements
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program conferring a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Baccalaureate Degree.
- Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
- Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques, with ability to apply them in support of departmental and patient-care quality improvement.
Responsibilities
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests, and document treatment in accordance with policy and applicable regulations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to care.
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient-care management decisions.
- Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for patients.
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
- Protect sensitive information by limiting access, use, and disclosure to the minimum necessary and taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access and modification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
