RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Special Care Nursery (SCN)/PP

Level of NICU: NICU Level 2

# Beds: 5

Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3 babies

Since we are an LDRP with a SCN all in one department, they would have to flex. If there are no babies in the newborn then they would take a postpartum assignment (3 MB couplets).

Required Certifications: NRP, BLS

Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Phototherapy, Gainer/growers, Respiratory distress, Hypoglycemia, NOW (withdrawal), DX Sepsis, attending deliveries as the baby nurse

Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 skills preferred (NICU level 2 and postpartum) Must be skilled in attending deliveries as the baby nurse IV start and maintenance, transfer to higher level of care Experience with: Bubble CPAP and Hiflow, Umbilical line placement assist and maintenance

Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes

Common titratable &/or set rate drips: D***W, TPN

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Not often

Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: No

Neonatologist in house 24/7? Yes

RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc): CPAP, Bipap, hiflow, Vent (prior to transfer)

Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? No telemetry or monitor techs (no central monitoring)

Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): Block scheduling

Weekend Requirements: Yes (every other weekend)

Holiday Requirements: Yes (1 summer and 1 winter holiday)

Is there call or a standby requirement? Yes SB

Floating Requirements: Since we are an LDRP with a SCN all in one department, they would have to flex. If there are no babies in the newborn then they would take a postpartum assignment (3 MB couplets).

Scrub Color/Dress Code: We supply scrubs

Unit/Departments specific orientation: 3 nights orientation with staff

Additional Notes: 2 skills preferred (NICU level 2 and postpartum)