Clinical Nurse (RN) - Neonatal ICU

Position TitleClinical Nurse (RN) - Neonatal ICUNights - Full Time, Nights - PRNBell HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.Neonatal Intensive CareThis Level III unit can accommodate 25 infants. Newborns who require comprehensive surgical or medical care are admitted to the NICU from our Labor & Delivery department as well as outside facilities. Using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, the nursing staff provides total patient care to the tiniest, most fragile patients. Each infant’s emotional and developmental needs are addressed through proper amount and types of stimulation. Staff also helps parents cope and care for their infants through in-depth education and planning.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsProvides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School GraduateAssociate Degree Nursing For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA2 or more years experience as a Clinical NursePreferred Education and ExperienceBachelor Degree NursingRequired Licensure and CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact licenseBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 daysTime Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-255We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. #J-18808-Ljbffr