Registered Nurse - NICU
About The Position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (PRN). Our ideal candidate will provide intensive, around-the-clock care to critically ill or premature newborns, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing procedures like intubation or IV placement, coordinating care plans with the medical team, and educating parents on their baby's condition and care needs. Essentially, the Registered Nurse will focus on the complex medical needs of newborns requiring specialized care in a NICU setting.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
- NRP Certification required
- BLS Certification required
- DC RN License
Nice To Haves
- One year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive, around-the-clock care to critically ill or premature newborns
- Monitor vital signs
- Administer medications
- Perform procedures like intubation or IV placement
- Coordinate care plans with the medical team
- Educate parents on their baby's condition and care needs
- Focus on the complex medical needs of newborns requiring specialized care in a NICU setting
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
