Registered Nurse Nursery

Dallas Regional Medical Center•Mesquite, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nursery Registered Nurse, also referred to as our Newborn Nursery Nurse or Postnatal Nurse. The Nursery Registered Nurse provides specialized care to newborn infants in the newborn nursery, typically within the first few hours to days of life. Their primary goal is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of newborns, and to support new parents in early infant care. Shift’s Available: Nights Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 12hr options – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Requirements

Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
NRP within 30 days of hire and maintain current

Responsibilities

Perform newborn assessments immediately after birth including Apgar scoring, vital signs, weight, and measurements while monitoring for signs of distress, infection, jaundice, or feeding issues
Administer medications and vaccinations while providing basic hygiene care such as bathing, diapering, cord care, swaddling, and temperature regulation
Support breastfeeding or formula feeding by educating and assisting mothers and monitoring intake and output
Document newborn care accurately and communicate with pediatricians, OB nurses, and lactation consultants
Educate parents on newborn care including feeding, bathing, safe sleep, and signs of illness while offering emotional support
Respond to neonatal emergencies and assist with resuscitation or transfer to the NICU when needed