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 for a designated time frame and provides care through the nursing process, current nursing practices, technology, and available financial and human resources, within the institution’s philosophy. The 48-bed NICU includes 23 Level 3 beds and 25 Level 2 beds, caring for infants with conditions including prematurity, 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. This fast-paced unit cares for medically complex patients and depends on strong communication with team members and families, supportive teamwork, and a culture in which new and experienced staff empower one another and promote inclusion. Common skills and equipment include IV and NG/OG insertion, strong assessment skills, and medication administration.
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 within the scope of service.
- Implement procedures and theories relevant to the specific area of practice.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care for integration and use by the healthcare team.
- Complete an initial patient admission assessment and develop a plan of care based on patient and family needs and unit standards.
- Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures; modify the plan based on ongoing evaluation.
- Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
- Communicate directly with others, 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 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
