RN NICU Level IV Small Baby

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

15h

About The Position

The RN NICU Level IV Small Baby provides care to patients with complex neonatal intensive care needs at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. The Level IV NICU is the highest level of neonatal care, with 49 beds and developmentally appropriate care for infants born at 22 weeks and above. Nurse-to-patient assignments are typically one to two patients per RN, depending on the infant’s stability, and neonatal nurse practitioners are on staff 24/7. The role uses advanced monitoring technology and includes care for surgical patients with congenital anomalies, intubated patients, and patients with tracheostomies. Clinical care may involve high-frequency ventilation, total body cooling, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, peritoneal dialysis, and central arterial and other venous lines. The position is scheduled for 60 hours every two weeks, with 12-hour shifts on the day/night shift and work every third weekend. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience, or at least 6 months of current employment at UMMCH as a NICU RN.
Minnesota RN License.
BLS certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN or BAN.
Certification in a related specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients with complex NICU needs.
Perform advanced monitoring using current technology.
Care for surgical patients with congenital anomalies, intubated patients, and patients with tracheostomies.
Provide care involving high-frequency ventilation, total body cooling, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, peritoneal dialysis, and central arterial and other venous lines.