LEVEL 3 NICU REGISTERED NURSE

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a full-time Level 3 NICU Registered Nurse to care for infants immediately after birth and oversee the care of infant patients in the NICU. The nurse assesses neonates at delivery, provides neonatal resuscitation, performs assessments and ordered tests, evaluates results, develops and updates individualized plans of care, and operates and maintains equipment used for infant support. The position also includes caring for postpartum adults and mother-baby families, educating parents on infant care and discharge instructions, and coordinating with providers and other departments to meet patient needs.

The nurse is expected to provide age-appropriate, family-centered care; communicate respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, supervisors, and physicians; document care according to applicable standards and policies; and maintain safety, infection-control, and departmental standards. The role requires sound clinical judgment, organization, flexibility, and the ability to work under stressful situations. The position is based at Mountain View Hospital’s main campus in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or program.
• Current valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Idaho.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use medical devices, including IV pumps, radiant warmers, neonatal monitoring devices, newborn medication-administration equipment, and respiratory equipment.
• Ability to calculate drug dosages and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and other mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Critical-thinking and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care for safety and optimal outcomes.
• Ability to work well with others, de-escalate volatile situations, offer and consider constructive instruction, and demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged or extensive periods; frequently use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, position, and/or move 25 pounds or more.
• Required proof of completion of specified courses, either at hire or within the designated time frame; the courses are not named in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous NICU experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for infants immediately after birth and oversee the care of infant patients in the NICU.
• Perform vital signs, admissions, and head-to-toe assessments for sick preterm, term, and post-term infants and postpartum adults.
• Assess neonates at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to current guidelines.
• Perform tests ordered by the neonatologist or nurse practitioner and evaluate the results.
• Develop individualized plans of care, revise them in response to patient outcomes, and evaluate them on an ongoing basis.
• Administer medications appropriately based on patient age and clinical condition, including calculating drug dosages.
• Provide family-centered care to postpartum mothers and babies, and involve patients and families in the plan of care.
• Educate parents on infant care, including breastfeeding, hygiene, safety, identified learning needs, and discharge and follow-up instructions; evaluate learning effectiveness.
• Operate, maintain, and safely manage NICU equipment; report broken equipment according to protocol.
• Use equipment and assist with care involving infant support, including chest tube and umbilical line setup, needle aspiration, and IV maintenance.
• Perform newborn screening, blood sampling, and discharge procedures.
• Assist providers with procedures in the NICU and mother-baby unit.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary; implement consultations and referrals and collaborate with other departments as appropriate.
• Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Communicate appropriately, clearly, and respectfully with charge nurses, coworkers, supervisors, physicians, patients, and families.
• Maintain written and electronic documentation in accordance with current standards and policies.
• Follow departmental and hospital policies, procedures, safety and environmental requirements, and infection-control standards.
• Complete assigned Healthstream modules, access the hospital Policy and Procedure Manual, and maintain competency through education, training, and in-service activities.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance activities and meet requirements for the quarterly bonus program.
• Complete other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Follow hospital protocols for attendance and absences, complete assigned work within appropriate time frames, prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, and uphold hospital standards and dress code.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with up to a 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree