RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
About The Position
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients during a designated time frame and provides care using the nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and financial and human resources within the institution’s philosophy. The role is in a fast-paced, 48-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 23 Level 3 beds and 25 Level 2 beds. Patients include premature and term infants with conditions such as hypoglycemia, transient tachypnea, respiratory distress syndrome, feeding difficulties or delays, medication withdrawal, and those receiving whole-body cooling. Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:1 to 1:3, with patients experiencing varying levels of acuity. The unit emphasizes strong communication with colleagues and families, supportive teamwork, inclusion, and shared development of patient-care initiatives. Nurses use assessment and critical-thinking skills while providing care that may range from bottle-feeding to caring for critically ill infants. Common skills and equipment-related tasks include IV and NG/OG insertion, medication administration, and strong patient assessment. The nurse also monitors neonatal intake and output and assists mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care. Required credentials include an Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license, BLS within 30 days, and NRP within one year. A high school diploma or GED is listed as the education requirement. Compensation is listed as $38.93 to $63.35 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) within one year.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and within the scope of service.
- Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information integration for the healthcare team.
- Complete an initial assessment upon patient admission and develop a plan of care in accordance with unit standards and patient and family needs.
- Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient-care procedures, and modify the plan based on continuous evaluation.
- Take responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
- Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
- Identify personal learning needs and initiate appropriate solutions.
- Fulfill departmental competency requirements.
- Monitor intake and output for the assigned neonatal patients.
- Assist mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care.
- Administer medications using proper barcode scanning.
- Report on assigned patients during multidisciplinary rounds.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
