RN Nicu

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN works in a 30-bed Level 3 neonatal critical care unit with a close-knit team. A neonatologist and neonatal nurse practitioner are present on the unit 24 hours a day. NICU nurses 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. Nurses also participate in hospital nursing councils.

Under the ANA scope of practice, the RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and to support discharge. The RN provides professional, quality nursing care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures. The role incorporates patient- and family-centered care, partners with patients and families to include their input and goals in care planning, develops teaching strategies, and documents education and learning in the health record.

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 school of nursing 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; new graduates must obtain it within 60 days of hire.
• AHA, ARC, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or transfer.
• NRP certification within six months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and support discharge of patient care.
• Provide professional, quality nursing care under the direction of the Nurse Leader and according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.
• Incorporate patient- and family-centered care principles and partner with patients and families to include their input and goals in care planning.
• Develop patient and family teaching strategies 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 supporting 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 offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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