Nicu Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Current Iowa RN license, (current Illinois (IL) license if working in IL) required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data, making an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival and completing all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours.
• Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care, initiating the patient problem list, incorporating relevant history, analyzing and interpreting assessment data, determining nursing interventions, prioritizing care needs, and identifying appropriate referrals.
• Implements the outcome/goal-based plan of care by assigning and coordinating patient care, organizing and prioritizing care, delegating tasks appropriately, implementing the plan of care, coordinating implementation with other disciplines, assisting in discharge planning, using nursing judgment for reassessment, reassessing at regular intervals, and documenting discharge instructions.
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the plan as needed by evaluating maternal and pediatric response(s) to interventions, updating the plan of care, and revising the problem list and outcomes/goals.
• Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize outcomes by communicating maternal and pediatric status, reporting progress and changes in condition, maintaining ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, and documenting completely and accurately.
• Demonstrates clinical competence by utilizing Women & Children-specific policies and procedures, ensuring medication safety, demonstrating competency in electronic health record systems, processing physician orders accurately, maintaining communication with leadership, and completing assigned shift duties.
• Manages fetal and neonatal monitoring when applicable by demonstrating competency in interpreting fetal heart tracings and neonatal vital signs, responding appropriately to changes in condition, providing interventions for emergencies, serving as a resource, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides age-appropriate care based on principles of growth and development by collecting, analyzing, and applying age-specific data, performing tasks and using equipment in an age-appropriate manner, and communicating effectively with patients and families at their developmental level.
• Adheres to safety and infection control standards by attending safety programs, using appropriate PPE, demonstrating emergency procedures, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational standards by upholding Trinity Health's Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and applicable policies.