Registered Nurse - ICU Neonatal

Summary The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to set long‑range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Responsibilities Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice. Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side‑effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources. Job Requirements Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required RN License in state of employment or compact Position Requirements Education/Skills All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial onboarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Perinatal Services–specific competency validation. Completion of all annual competency verification requirements. Experience Perinatal RN Residency, or recently practicing in a Perinatal Setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current STABLE (Post‑resuscitation/Pre‑transport Stabilization Care of Sick Infants) certification required from one of the following courses: Participant, Lead Instructor, or Support Instructor. Current NRP certification required. Credential Grace Periods Basic Life Support (BLS): No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Within 30 days of hire for experienced associates; within 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. Pediatric Life Support (PALS): Within 30 days of hire for experienced associates; within 90 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC): Within 60 days of hire for experienced associates; within 18 months for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR): Within 60 days of hire for experienced associates; within 18 months for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Within 30 days of hire for experienced associates; within 60 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring): Within 30 days of hire for experienced associates; within 60 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. STABLE (Neonatal Education): Within 30 days of hire for experienced associates; within 60 days for new graduates or experienced associates new to the specialty. Work Schedule PRN, Per Diem As Needed #J-18808-Ljbffr