Registered Nurse RN NICU

As a Registered Nurse NICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Qualifications The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement. When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day‑to‑day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow‑up with physician, staff or patient issues. What you will do in this role Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist(s). Demonstrates age‑specific knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment and care of patients. Ensures the privacy of our patient and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI). Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives as listed on the Performance Management Plan. Utilizes nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills and procedures. Documents all patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking skills. Promotes customer service initiatives. Promotes and exhibits teamwork. Completes mandatory education. Complies with hospital policies/procedures and patient safety initiatives. What qualifications you will need Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. STABLE must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date. (RN) Registered Nurse. Basic Cardiac Life Support. Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. #J-18808-Ljbffr