Nurse (Clinical/Critical Care)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Serve as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (Clinical/Critical Care) at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within the Defense Health Agency (DHA).

Provide continuous neonatal assessments and high-acuity interventions, using rapid clinical judgment to stabilize critically ill infants.

Execute emergency measures in the absence of a physician, including neonatal resuscitation, preparation of emergency medications, defibrillation per protocol, and stabilization of life-threatening conditions.

Assist with endotracheal intubation, perform suctioning, and conduct continuous respiratory assessments to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.

Monitor cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion, fluid balance, and level of consciousness.

Administer medications via oral, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, intradermal and intravenous.

Operate specialized equipment, including ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, Ambu bags, intravenous infusion pumps, and wall-mounted suction devices, ensuring safe and effective support for critically ill patients.

Deliver training to staff and beneficiaries, including orientation of new personnel, hands-on instruction in critical-care equipment, emergency response, and neonatal stabilization techniques.

Conduct patient care conferences within the organization as needed to support coordinated treatment planning and communication.