RN NICU FT Nights

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Routinely attends NICU staff meetings, neonatology multidisciplinary meetings, and when able the monthly NICU/Respiratory meeting.Participates in NICU interdisciplinary patient rounds.Supports implementation of NICU protocols.Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation to a specific clinical area.Collects and analyzes information about the patient and the environment for use in promoting and maintaining patient safety.Management of the environment to promote infant security/safety including monitoring of the environment and parental educationDemonstrates ability to care for patients with arterial lines.

Collaborates with and assists the clinical manager, physicians, CNS, Clinical Quality and director with submission and aggregation of data according to standards and within established timelines.Identifies staff competencies, educational needs and readiness to learn, mentors and coaches as needed or refers to CNSImplements Infection Control procedures to reduce hospital acquired infections

• Central line
• Urinary tract
• Surgical site
• Respiratory, including influenza
  
  

Performs central line care as outlined in hospital policy and procedure.

Assists in breastfeeding education and process, including pump cleaning, with mothers.Knowledge of O2 therapy, airway insertion, and mechanical ventilation maintenance and weaning.Ability to perform at a high risk delivery, including emergency neonatal resuscitation efforts and Code management.

Education

DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursingAdditional Information

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1NICUAdditional InformationN/A

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationNRP certificationNational Certification in area of clinical specialty