Registered Nurse NICU - All Med Search
Lewisville, TX 75057
About the Job
NIGHTS ONLY
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN NICU provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities
Assesses, plans and implements care and interventions in addressing the problems of the neonate
Carries out physician orders
Assists physician during examination, treatment, and procedures
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs
Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
Instructs and educates patients and families
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
Provides age and culturally appropriate care
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment for at risk infants
Orients and mentors new staff members
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; must enroll within 6 months of hire in a BSN program and obtain BSN within 36 months
License/Certification
- TX RN License or valid compact license
- BLS
- NRP
Experience:
- Minimum 1 years of RECENT experience in a Level III NICU - PREFERS 2 YEARS
- Minimum Level 3 NICU experience required - PREFERS Level 4 NICU Experience
- Should have experience with 23 week gestational age and above
Additional Information
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced high-energy environment
- Nurse to patient Ratio- 1:1/1:2 depends on acuity
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude
- 16 NICU Beds
General Comments
Salary: $28.64 - $35.83 ( midpoint 10 years) - $42.95 ( Max 20 years) Based on years of experience.
Sign on Bonus: Upto $7500.00
Relocation: $3,000
Source : All Med Search