Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: NICU
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience
License: Illinois state RN License in good standing
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), NRP (American Heart Association)
Must-Have Skills: Neonatal Nursing, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development, Nursing Interventions, Safety Hazard Reporting
Description:
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
The RN provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
The RN performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service.
The RN implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
The RN maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
The RN completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs.
The RN implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
The RN modifies the plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
The RN takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
The RN communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
The RN offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand their knowledge base.
The RN identifies their own learning needs and takes the initiative to begin an appropriate solution.
The RN fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
The RN monitors intake and output of neonatal patient assignment.
The RN assists mothers with breastfeeding initiation and provides baby-friendly care.
The RN administers medications using proper barcode scanning.
The RN reports on patient assignment during multidisciplinary rounds.