Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Role Overview: The RN Clinical Nurse is a vital member of an interdisciplinary team providing high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They practice in accordance with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and organizational standards, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes using the nursing process. Deliver culturally competent, relationship-based care, partnering with patients and families to meet their needs.

Coordinate and document safe care delivery, promote teamwork through effective communication, and support performance improvement initiatives, research, and shared governance.

Engage in ongoing professional development, serve as a preceptor or mentor, and participate in evidence-based practice and research activities.

Contribute to protocol development and resource management, ensuring efficient use of materials and personnel.

Qualifications:

Diploma or degree from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor’s preferred.
Current RN license and certifications including BLS, NRP, and appropriate state licensure.
Minimum five years of direct patient care experience.

Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.