Registered Nurse NICU PRN Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse NICU provides nursing care to infants in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, which serves infants as early as 26 weeks gestation. The unit has 12 private rooms and can accommodate up to 18 patients. Nurses typically care for two to three patients depending on acuity, cross-train to the newborn nursery, and assist with deliveries as needed. The registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned patient, regardless of age, and provides care consistent with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and quality care, and contributes to a healthy professional practice environment through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils. This is a PRN night position.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing.
- Active Kentucky nursing license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- NICU experience, including experience with high-flow oxygen therapy and ventilators, is desired.
- A limited number of new graduate nurses are accepted each year.
Responsibilities
- Implement the nursing process for each assigned patient, regardless of age.
- Provide patient care consistent with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures.
- Promote positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality patient care.
- Participate actively in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils.
- Contribute to a healthy professional practice environment.
- Care for two to three NICU patients, depending on acuity.
- Cross-train to the newborn nursery and assist with deliveries as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
