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RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Carle Health

Urbana, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35.22–$60.58 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Childcare, Communication Skills, Documentation, Financial Regulations, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Knowledge Base, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Neonatology, Nursing, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Security Administration, Team Player, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Urbana, IL
POSTED
6 days ago
Overview

Position Highlights: NT9 NICU

Must have RN >1yr NICU experience

Why NICU?

Do you love caring for babies? Not only do NICU Nurses get to care for the extremely preterm miracles, but we also get term babies. The NICU requires excellent assessment Skills, critical thinking and a love for educating. This position allows you to sit and bottle feed a baby one day and to care for critically ill infants the next day. You will experience all levels of acuity. Come join a strong, diverse team.
  • Number of beds on unit: 48 beds (23 Level 3 beds and 25 Level 2 beds))
  • Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Prematurity, Hypoglycemia, Transient tachypnea, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Feeding difficulties/Delays, Medication Withdrawal, and Whole Body Cooling
  • Typical Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:3
  • Department culture and resources: Fast paced unit with medically complex patients. Unit relies on strong communication skills between all team members and with Family Members. Supportive teamwork is crucial among team members on the unit to provide high quality care. New and experienced team members empower each other to drive new patient care initiatives and promote a culture of inclusion.
  • Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Skills include: IV Insertion, NG/OG Insertion/ Strong Assessment Skills/ Medication administration.


Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Nursing Diploma, Work Experience: RN >1yr NICU experience

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.Monitors intake and output of neonatal patient assignment Assists mothers with breastfeeding initiation /baby friendly care Administers medications using proper bar code scanning Report on patient assignment during multi-disciplinary rounds
About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.22per hour - $60.58per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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