RN Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides skilled nursing care, patient and family education, and collaborates with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and implement individualized care plans. The RN is responsible for promoting health, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining professional nursing standards in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This role requires at least one year of experience in NICU, Labor & Delivery, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care nursing. Responsibilities:

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to patient health or situation (Assessment).
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis).
• Identify expected outcomes for individualized patient care plans.
• Develop and implement plans of care to achieve expected outcomes.
• Employ strategies to promote health and maintain a safe environment.
• Continuously enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Integrate ethical provisions and research findings into nursing practice.
• Provide leadership and contribute to the professional development of peers.
• Comply with hospital policies related to stroke care and participate in required stroke education.

• Active Registered Nurse license in Montana.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider certification.
• STABLE certification.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in NICU, Labor & Delivery, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and stressful environment.

• Stroke competency including participation in cerebrovascular disease education.
• Experience with interdisciplinary team collaboration and leadership in nursing practice.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and sensitivity in all patient interactions.
• Compliance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines related to NICU and stroke care.

• Variable shifts based on unit needs, including day, evening, and night shifts.
• Shift assignments are determined to meet patient care demands and staffing requirements.