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.