RN - 19468769

St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center • Phoenix, AZ

5d

About The Position

The NICU Registered Nurse provides high-quality nursing care to critically ill newborns in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role includes comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for neonates with a range of medical conditions. The unit has 71 beds, including 17 stepdown beds, with patient ratios of 1:2 in the ICU and 1:3 in Level 2. The electronic medical record system is Cerner, and one patient care technician is available per shift. Common cases include prematurity, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and cooling.

The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts and 36 guaranteed hours per week. The weekend requirement is four total weekend shifts per four weeks, covering Saturday and Sunday; holiday work is based on unit coverage. Orientation includes two to three days of floor-specific training. Scrub color is navy. Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are available 24/7. Floating may include Mother-Baby and Labor Care units, for neonatal patients only.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU setting.
• BLS certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous travel experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill neonates, including patients with cardiac defects, genetic disorders, and surgical needs.
• Participate in the SIMs Lab competency assessment, focusing on Foley catheter insertion and maintaining sterile fields.
• Demonstrate proficiency in lifts, restraints, and wound care procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neonatologists and midlevel providers available 24/7.
• Understand and comply with unit policies and protocols.
• Float to Mother-Baby and Labor Care units when needed, caring for neonatal patients only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed