Registered Nurse (RN), NICU Nights

Nashville General Hospital • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NICU RN will treat and evaluate term and premature newborns who may present with neonatal illnesses and promote the growth and development of the child and family. Primary areas of care can include the Level II Special Care Nursery, Delivery Room, Well-Newborn Nursery.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN Degree Program
• 2 years minimum of NICU experience preferred (hospital setting)
• Delivery room training preferred
• Employee must have valid BLS upon hire. ACLS, NRP, CPI and STABLE required within 90 days of hire date
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Attend term and pre-term deliveries and render appropriate care in the delivery room
• Perform comprehensive assessment and care to neonates
• Implement treatment plans based on evidence-based practices for neonatal health conditions, considering their gestational age, medical condition, and family preferences
• Assist with procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and other specialized interventions
• Multidisciplinary collaboration to provide coordinated and holistic care to neonates
• Education and integration of parents and families into the neonatal care team by providing excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Display strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills in neonatal care
• Engagement in unit development and education
• Required to float to Mother/Baby Unit

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you
• Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Up to 12 paid holidays each Year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees
• HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees