Registered Nurse - NICU

Registered Nurse # NICU

Boulder Community Health is seeking a RN in the Special Care Nursery that is responsible for delivering high-quality, coordinated patient care using the nursing process. This role supports the mission, vision, and goals of the hospital and the Family Birth Center by ensuring the appropriate resources are provided to patients and families, promoting patient satisfaction, and contributing to optimal clinical and cost outcomes. The RN cares for a diverse patient population, including neonates, adolescents, and adults, while maintaining a respectful and compassionate approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual based on age and physical abilities.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:

• Colorado RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required by end of conditional period
• NRP required by end of conditional period
• 2 years of independent nursing experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery preferred

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates clinical competence in performing nursing procedures and identifies the rationale underlying the nursing skills.
• Identifies patient care problems, makes interventions based upon an understanding of the biopsychosocial processes.
• Assesses patient status systematically and anticipates and responds to changes in patient clinical condition.
• Actively seeks participation of the patient, family, and other members of the health care team to assure continuity of patient care.
• Communicates clearly in all aspects of documentation.
• May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer.
• The RN ensures completion of the interventions and appropriate patient education by demonstrating clinical knowledge for standard therapies as outlined in care guidelines for their areas of training and cross training.
• Care of the postpartum patient and well newborn.
• Transitional care of the newborn.
• Care of the high risk newborn in Special Care Nursery.
• The RN is accountable for ongoing coordination, evaluation and revision of the patients plan of care, utilizing feedback from the patient/family and the health care team.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary patient care team to identify patient learning needs, develops and implements an individualized teaching plan.
• Utilizes effective time management skills in planning and providing patient care.
• Participates in peer review process as requested.
• Participates in achieving the goals of the unit, division, and hospital.
• Utilizes and shares knowledge obtained from workshops and literature with health care team on an individual or group basis.
• Functions as preceptor for students and/or orients with direction

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.