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