Inpatient RN NICU

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The staff nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other healthcare team members. The nurse may also function as charge nurse as necessary and is accountable to the unit supervisor of the assigned unit. The Registered Nurse operates within the framework of Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s mission, vision, and values. The role supports patient assessment and care planning, evaluates patient status and responses to treatment, performs technical nursing skills, provides patient education, documents care, follows safety and legal requirements, and participates in quality improvement and staff development. The position uses NICU/NCC standards and protocols and includes coordinating delegation and establishing effective working relationships. Supervisory responsibilities include assisting with direction and coordination of the NICU/NCC department and supervising licensed and ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas.
Current BLS certification.
Current NRP certification or obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Successfully complete DCH orientation, Code Management, HIS/LIS course, and medication orientation.
Complete DCH mandatory safety in-services annually.
Obtain advanced certification, such as RNC-NIC or CCRN, within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or neonatal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical business practices in accordance with corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Participate in process teams, hospital-wide and departmental process improvement, and quality assurance.
Assess and reassess patient condition and progress.
Participate in developing nursing care plans.
Evaluate patient status, protocols, standards, medication responses, comfort measures, and medical treatments.
Perform technical nursing skills and participate in patient education.
Document care according to unit and generic guidelines.
Follow requirements concerning legal issues, patient rights, patient valuables, and safety policies.
Attend hospital and departmental meetings as required.
Pursue self-validation and education, maintain professionalism, and participate in teaching others and staff development.
Respond to and appropriately document unit and patient emergency situations.
Maintain working knowledge of unit-specific and generic structures and standards.
Participate in unit goal attainment and quality improvement, standards, problem solving, and decision making.
Coordinate delegation and establish working relationships.
Demonstrate awareness of staffing needs and schedule flexibility.
Communicate effectively, including giving and receiving verbal commands and clear explanations.
Use NICU/NCC standards and protocols.
Obtain laboratory specimens safely and effectively in accordance with OSHA standards and universal precautions.
Perform other nursing duties as assigned and meet behavioral expectations.
Administer performance management, including developmental feedback, goal setting, competency assessment, and progressive discipline.
Apply hospital policies and procedures effectively and manage human resources soundly.
Make and implement decisions compatible with organizational goals, while maintaining composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure.
Assist in directing and coordinating the NICU/NCC department and supervise licensed and ancillary personnel.