Neonatal Program Coordinator/Staff NICU RN, FT Days
About The Position
This is a dual-role position combining neonatal program coordination with direct patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Neonatal Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director of NICU and assists with coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NICU Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program in line with the Neonatal Levels of Care Designation, in collaboration with the NICU program manager. The position supports the hospital’s Performance Improvement process, identifies performance trends, and prioritizes and recommends improvements to attain designation standards. It also supports compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and investigates areas of concern identified by the NICU leadership team for NICU and hospital initiatives. The coordinator provides leadership toward achieving compliance or developing alternatives that meet regulatory requirements and align with the hospital’s Mission and Values. As a Staff NICU RN, the position delivers high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families, serving as a patient safety advocate, health care team member, and nursing professional.
Requirements
- Minimum three years of RN clinical experience in NICU.
- Working knowledge of EMR documentation.
- Familiarity with Neonatal Levels of Care Designation standards.
- Current RN license to practice in the State of Texas.
- BLS certification.
- NRP certification.
- STABLE certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to make effective group presentations.
- Strong knowledge of EMR technology.
- Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served.
- Ability to use computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NICU QAPI program in line with Neonatal Levels of Care Designation standards.
- Support the hospital’s Performance Improvement process.
- Identify performance trends and prioritize and recommend improvements to attain designation standards.
- Support compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
- Investigate areas of concern identified by the NICU leadership team for NICU and hospital initiatives.
- Provide leadership toward achieving regulatory compliance or developing suitable alternatives that meet requirements and align with the hospital’s Mission and Values.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families.
- Function as a patient safety advocate and member of the health care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
