NICU RN Nights

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Saint Peter's is seeking a talented, compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team for night shifts. The hospital has earned its seventh consecutive Magnet designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation, recognizing exceptional nursing practices and patient outcomes. The NICU RN assesses patients, plans and provides individualized care, and evaluates outcomes in coordination with the multidisciplinary plan of care. The nurse may provide direct care or direct and supervise other healthcare team members, and educates patients and their significant others about health conditions, care plans, discharge, and health maintenance at home. The salary range is $47.00–$62.00 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive clinical certification pay and shift differentials. Compensation is based on factors including job-related experience, internal equity, and industry market data.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) Part I certification.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider) Part II certification obtained during clinical orientation.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred; if not already obtained, it must be earned within three years of the hire date.

Responsibilities

Assess the health status of assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards.
Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment and the multidisciplinary plan of care.
Provide direct patient care, or direct and supervise other health team members to ensure proper implementation of care in accordance with New Jersey Board of Nursing requirements, current regulatory guidelines, the ANA Code of Ethics, and institutional policies and procedures.
Teach patients and their significant others about health and illness states and the plan of care.
Ensure patients and their significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting.