Registered Nurse NICU Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) implements the nursing process for each assigned patient, regardless of age, and provides care consistent with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The nurse promotes positive patient outcomes and quality patient care, and contributes to a healthy professional practice environment through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils. The NICU provides Level III care to infants as early as 26 weeks gestation. It has 12 private rooms and can accommodate up to 18 patients. Nurses care for two to three patients, depending on acuity, cross-train to the newborn nursery, and assist with deliveries as needed. The position is full-time, working nights.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing.
- Active Kentucky nursing license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- NICU experience, including experience with high-flow oxygen therapy and ventilators, is desired.
- A limited number of new graduate nurses are accepted each year.
Responsibilities
- Implement the nursing process for assigned patients, regardless of age.
- Provide patient care consistent with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures.
- Promote positive patient outcomes and the delivery of quality patient care.
- Participate in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils to initiate change and contribute to a healthy professional practice environment.
- Cross-train to the newborn nursery and assist with deliveries as needed.
- Care for two to three NICU patients, depending on acuity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
