RN NICU

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing care in a 30-bed Level 3 neonatal critical care unit, using the ANA scope of practice and nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge while incorporating patient- and family-centered care principles. The RN provides quality care under the direction of the Nurse Leader in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures, recognizing the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on outcomes. The RN includes patient and family input and goals in care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

The NICU has a team-oriented atmosphere, with a Neonatologist and NNP on the unit 24 hours a day. Nurses participate in hospital nursing councils, are NRP certified, attend high-risk deliveries in Labor and Delivery, and work with a multidisciplinary team to transport infants from neighboring hospitals to Beaumont Dearborn's NICU.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within five years for new graduates or nurses with less than one year of experience.
• Graduates of a non-accredited nursing school must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role, and must have passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required, or for new graduates, within 60 days of hire.
• AHA, ARC, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or transfer.
• NRP certification required within six months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification is highly recommended within two years.
• RN experience is preferred, ideally in NICU; new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge patients.
• Provide professional nursing care according to the ANA scope of practice and Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and patient/family input and goals into care planning.
• Develop teaching strategies for patients and families and document education and learning in the health record.
• Attend high-risk deliveries in Labor and Delivery.
• Participate with a multidisciplinary team in transporting infants from neighboring hospitals to the NICU.
• Participate in nursing councils across the hospital.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package covering financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree