RN (NICU)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - NICU - Neonatal intensive care unit

Lafayette General Medical Center

Lafayette | Acadiana Region | Louisiana

Shifts: NIGHT Shift

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Incentive for Experienced Registered Nurses**

RN Education:

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN)
• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

RN NICU Experience:
Critical Care, ICU, NICU, Labor and Delivery (L&D), or Mother Baby Experience

RN Certifications:

• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

NICU Nurse Job Duties:

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Registered Nurses. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals in Lafayette, LA and make a difference in the lives of our patients.