RN - Nicu & Scn
About The Position
EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARY The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse plays a crucial role within the medical team, delivering continuous care for premature and critically ill newborns, as well as providing support for their families. The responsibilities of a NICU Nurse encompass addressing the basic needs of infants, including diaper changes and feeding, while coordinating medical treatments in collaboration with NICU physicians and neonatal nurse practitioners. Additionally, the NICU Nurse offers emotional support and comfort to the infants and their families during challenging times. A successful NICU Nurse should possess a compassionate and empathetic disposition and exhibit the ability to perform effectively under pressure in a high-stress environment. Furthermore, the nurse must be adept at coordinating various treatment protocols and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of neonatal healthcare professionals. A thorough understanding of the intricate NICU environment, crucial for the care of at-risk newborns, is essential for this role.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Current and valid RN license from AL
- BLS within 90 days of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation required within 3 months of hire
- A compassionate and empathetic disposition
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a high-stress environment
- Adept at coordinating various treatment protocols and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of neonatal healthcare professionals
- A thorough understanding of the intricate NICU environment, crucial for the care of at-risk newborns
Nice To Haves
- 1 year preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- 2 years of NICU experience
- N/A
Responsibilities
- delivering continuous care for premature and critically ill newborns
- providing support for their families
- addressing the basic needs of infants, including diaper changes and feeding
- coordinating medical treatments in collaboration with NICU physicians and neonatal nurse practitioners
- offering emotional support and comfort to the infants and their families
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
