Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum two (2) to 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: 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.
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the 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 an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards 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 privately when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers.
Confers with colleagues to expand the knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes the initiative to begin appropriate solutions.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Monitors intake and output of neonatal patient assignment.
Assists mothers with breastfeeding initiation and baby-friendly care.
Administers medications using proper barcode scanning.
Reports on patient assignment during multidisciplinary rounds.