Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Crouse Hospital • Syracuse, NY

400d • $68,640 - $99,549

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Crouse Hospital involves providing specialized care to high-risk infants and neonates. The NICU is the only level 4 unit in the region, serving a 14-county area in Central New York. The role emphasizes professional nursing practice, patient education, and evidence-based care, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in patient treatment.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
• Completion of a Bachelor's of Nursing Degree required within 8 years for RNs licensed in or after 2017.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification required after orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting.
• Advanced certifications in neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional judgment and knowledge as per the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Carry out duties under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, focusing on safe care.
• Assess, plan, diagnose, evaluate, and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families to promote health and wellness.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatment during their hospital stay.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in clinical problem-solving situations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Competitive shift differentials
• Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree