NICU RN - Per Diem/Contract-FlexStaff

Northwell Health • New York, NY

409d • $108,160 - $208,000

About The Position

The NICU RN - Per Diem/Contract-FlexStaff position at Northwell Health involves providing specialized nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role requires the nurse to perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position emphasizes the importance of patient safety, effective communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies in a high-stakes environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
• BLS certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physiologic health status
• Conducts patient interviews and explains policies and procedures
• Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status
• Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition
• Assesses level of pain and pain management
• Communicates and documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care
• Assesses patient's psychosocial health status
• Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and expectations
• Determines coping mechanisms and knowledge level
• Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety
• Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes
• Identifies actual/potential patient problems
• Develops patient outcome statements and establishes individualized goals
• Identifies care activities and establishes priorities
• Documents the plan of care and collaborates with healthcare team members
• Maintains constant vigilance over patient care
• Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care
• Reassesses patients and revises plan of care as needed
• Correctly administers prescribed treatments and medications
• Provides emotional support to patients and families
• Acts rapidly during emergency situations
• Participates in discharge planning and coordinates referrals
• Provides patient and family education regarding conditions and treatments

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $52 to $100
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree