Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in a Neonatal ICU setting. Maintains professional accountability for assigned patients, including delivering and assessing care outcomes. Evaluates and supports the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates patient care activities with other departments to ensure continuity and safe, high-quality treatment.
Ensures protection of patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
- Licensure: Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure, meeting all state board requirements.
- Physical requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) or successful course completion; additional unit-specific certifications as required.