Registered Nurse - NICU - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Methodist Women's Hospital, providing specialized, around-the-clock care for premature through full-term newborns who need intermediate to intensive care. Many patients arrive within the first 24 hours of life and receive care from a multidisciplinary team. The role includes assessing patients, planning and implementing individualized nursing care, evaluating outcomes, educating patients and families, and coordinating with providers and other clinical disciplines. Nurses are expected to perform technical skills safely, maintain professional standards, address risks, support appropriate staff utilization, and use resources responsibly. The day-shift schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. in 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. New graduates are not accepted on day shift; applicants need at least one year of RN experience, and NICU experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN or MSN from an accredited college of nursing, or an ADN with a BSN or MSN obtained within five years of hire.
At least one year of RN experience for this day-shift position; new graduates are not accepted on day shift.
Current Nebraska RN license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Complete annual mandatory education requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within three months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
Certification in the area of specialty from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within one year of eligibility.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) certification within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, individualized patient care that supports patient understanding and comfort.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments, prioritize data collection, and use findings in care and discharge planning.
Develop, review, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with providers and other clinical disciplines; provide patient-specific teaching.
Implement safe interventions consistent with the plan of care, nursing protocols, standards, and current research.
Evaluate and document patient responses to care, monitor ongoing needs, and provide complete change-of-shift reports, including SBAR content.
Perform technical skills competently and independently, learn new skills and equipment, and use equipment safely according to product information and policies.
Maintain professional behavior and effective communication; participate in unit upkeep, meetings, committees, and professional development as needed.
Identify and address risks to patients, families, and employees; complete appropriate reports and work within the scope of practice.
Review, delegate, and evaluate staff assignments in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional standards.
Use supplies and equipment responsibly and charge accurately according to policy.