RN - NICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - NICUThe Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide high-quality patient care. This role involves planning and implementing patient and family education while assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide high-quality patient care. This role involves planning and implementing patient and family education while assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions.Minimum QualificationsCurrent Montana Licensure as a Registered NurseAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider certificationSTABLE certificationMinimum of one year of experience in NICU, Labor & Delivery, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care nursingEssential Job FunctionsCollects comprehensive data relevant to the patient's health and situation (Assessment).Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis).Identifies expected outcomes for an individualized plan of care based on patient needs.Develops and implements a plan of care, prescribing strategies and alternatives to reach expected outcomes.Promotes health and ensures a safe environment for patients.Enhances quality and effectiveness of nursing practices systematically.Attains knowledge and competency reflecting current nursing practices.Evaluates personal nursing practice against professional standards and regulations.Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of colleagues.Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams throughout nursing practice.Integrates ethical considerations in all areas of nursing practice.Utilizes research findings to inform clinical practice.Provides leadership within the professional practice setting.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExemplifies sound judgment, patience, and professionalism at all times.Ability to thrive in a busy and often stressful environment.Demonstrates creativity, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities.Flexibility to work variable shifts.Exhibits tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains patient confidentiality.Self-directed with the ability to complete assignments accurately and thoroughly.Strong emotional intelligence and effective interpersonal skills for teamwork.Stroke CompetencyComplies with hospital policies and protocols regarding care for patients with acute strokes.Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease education within the first year of employment.Completes one hour annually of continuing education related to cerebrovascular disease.Shift InformationVariable Shift - May include weekends and holidays.Holiday coverage is required.Certifications/RequirementsBLS/BCLS CertificationNRP CertificationSTABLE Certification