Registered Nurse NICU PRN

HCA Healthcare•McAllen, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Level II Nursery and, under the general supervision of the Director and Manager of Maternal Child Department and direct supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides safe and effective care for newborns. The role involves managing patient care, assessing newborns, planning and documenting care, maintaining competencies in newborn care, and supporting patient safety and satisfaction. The position is listed as PRN.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
Less than one year of applicable experience required.
Current registered professional nurse license in the state of practice or an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) course and certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification within 60 days.
Stable certification within six months.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage patients efficiently, including completing assessments and care planning.
Maintain competencies in all aspects of newborn care and delegate appropriately.
Document patient assessments, vital signs, critical results, care planning, and education in a timely manner.
Organize and maintain equipment and supplies needed for newborn care.
Communicate effectively with leadership, physicians, coworkers, patients, and visitors to promote safety and satisfaction.
Implement operational standards that protect the rights of newborns and their parents.
Practice the ICARE philosophy by interacting positively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Maintain quality initiatives, including Core Measures, Risk Reduction Initiatives, and Patient Satisfaction.
Maintain professionalism through appropriate dress, telephone etiquette, and a positive image and attitude.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.