RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Carle Health•Urbana, IL
•$39 - $63
About The Position
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and financial and human resources in accordance with the institution’s philosophy. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the role includes monitoring neonatal intake and output, supporting breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care, administering medications with proper barcode scanning, and reporting on the patient assignment during multidisciplinary rounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 1 year.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and the scope of service.
- Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care to support integration of information for the healthcare team.
- Complete initial assessments upon patient admission and develop plans of care in accordance with unit standards and patient and family needs.
- Implement plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modify plans of care based on continuous evaluation.
- Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting safety 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 take initiative to address them.
- Fulfill departmental competency requirements.
- Monitor intake and output for the neonatal patient assignment.
- Assist mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care.
- Administer medications using proper barcode scanning.
- Report on the patient assignment during multidisciplinary rounds.
Benefits
- Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
