RAPID RESPONSE - RN NICU - DEPT 675 - NIGHTS

NICU Nurse

Certifications Required: NRP, BLS

Hospital: Medical City Dallas Hospital

Location: Dallas, Texas

Address: 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230

Unit: NICU

Building: Bldg A, North Tower 4th Floor

General Information

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 108
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 1:4
• Unit Staffing Description: Staffed with RNs, LVNs, PCTs, and Nurse Externs
• Type of Equipment: Nasal Cannula, Bubble CPAP, Vents, Oscillators, IV pumps, NIRS, Warmers, Isolettes
• Documentation System: CPN, Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3-12 hr shifts/week, rotating weekends, holidays
• Floating Policy: Contract staff float before staff. Areas include: PICU, Pediatrics, CICU. Care for patients <2yrs
• Patient Experience Requirements: Minimum 1 year level III experience

Hiring Profile

Requested Skill Set: Surgical patients, cardiac patients, experience with pts <27 weeks, care of trach infants, experience with broviacs

Must Have:

• Experience with preemies (at least 28 week and above)
• Management of central lines
• Respiratory management up to and including intubated patients

Advanced Skills Needed:

• Procedures performed on unit: Central line insertions, circumcisions, exploratory laps, gastroschisis reductions, PDA ligations

Dress Code: (Required uniform) Royal blue scrubs

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