Registered Nurse- NICU- Night Shift

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

42d

About The Position

Provides direct care to patients on Mother/Baby using the nursing process and manages care for assigned patients. Provides timely and efficient care to meet patient needs and expectations, fosters teamwork and collaboration with staff, and performs duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role works in a typical perinatal healthcare setting with neonates, adolescent and adult patients who may have acute medical or surgical problems.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
NRP certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
BLS/CPR required.
Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia, with competency consistent with core nursing skills.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other associates.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care on Mother/Baby using the nursing process.
Manage the care of assigned patients.
Deliver timely and efficient care to meet patient needs and expectations.
Foster teamwork and collaboration with staff members.
Perform duties and maintain standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.