Registered Nurse Nicu

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized nursing care to critically ill newborns, including those requiring advanced life support. This role involves patient assessment, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse will float between units as needed and must have at least 2 years of NICU experience, preferably with Level III expertise. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to ensure high-quality care in a fast-paced pediatric hospital environment.

• Provide skilled nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
• Perform patient assessments and administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage complex care plans and adjust interventions based on patient condition.
• Float between units as required to support staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and clinical data.
• Participate in self-scheduling and block scheduling for weekend shifts.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years NICU nursing experience, preferably with Level III NICU exposure.
• Clinical skills in neonatal assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning.
• Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity pediatric environment.

• Experience working in a Level IV NICU setting.
• Additional pediatric or neonatal certifications.
• Experience with self-scheduling and block scheduling systems.

• No on-call requirement.
• Weekend shifts required: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period, with variable and self-scheduled timing.
• Patient-to-nurse ratios range from 1:2 to 1:4 depending on patient acuity.
• Floating between units is expected.
• 48-hour shifts are not approved.

• Block scheduling system with self-scheduling for weekend shifts.
• Shift assignments accommodate 6 weekend shifts over 6 weeks.
• Typical shift length consistent with hospital policies, excluding 48-hour shifts.