RN - Registered Nurse - NICU

RN - Registered Nurse - NICU

Full-time

Company Description

Hospital

Job Description

Registered Nurse - NICU Lewisville Texas

Exp 2-5 years

Degree Bachelors

Relo

Occasional Travel

Job Description

Work Schedule: Night (7p to 7a)

Our medical center is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – RN NICU provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assess, plan and implement care and interventions in addressing the problems of the neonate
• Carries out physician orders
• Assists physician during examination, treatment, and procedures
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs
• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
• Instructs and educates patients and families
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment for at risk infants
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc