RN (Registered Nurse)

NICU RN

Level of NICU: Level III - # of Beds 22, open bed concept, intermediate or more critical on one side, RN station is in the center of unit for a fish bowl set up - Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2-3, 4 for more feeder growers/ stable patients - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: RDS, SGA, prematurity, hypoglycemia, bilirubin, 23w+, no surgical or g tube placement, intubated and bubble cpap, central lines, NICU RNs will attend deliveries under 36w, IUGR, C section etc, to assist with APGAR - Experience or 'Must have' skills: 2 years of NICU, Level 3-4 experience preferred, must be able to titrate drips. - Are RNs required to titrate drips? yes - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: antibiotics, multivitamin, iron, surfactant, TPN, epi - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? yes & they do take assignments, charge or staff to attend deliveries NICU RNs including charge, will attend deliveries under 36w to assist with APGAR - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? no, unless busy - Neonatologist in house 24/7? Neonatologist during the day and NNP overnight coverage, NNP to attend deliveries and assist with APGARs - RT Equipment: bubble CPAP, vents - Tele/monitor techs on this unit? Most babies are not on tele - Are RNs required to read their own strips? Helpful, but not required. - Shifts & Scheduling: Days - 7a-7p, Nights 7p-7a, or D/N Rotate - manager to make schedule, open to blocked schedule based on unit need. - Weekend Requirement: EOW or Every 3rd Weekend. - Holiday Requirement: 2 per year - Is there Call or a Standby requirement? n/a - Floating Requirements: will float to Newborn nursery (to take babies) and peds- assigned as appropriate, otherwise helping hands - Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs provided? Hospital provided scrubs - How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 2 shifts - Additional Notes: Have really great providers in the NICU. Attributes that help make a nurse successful here include being an active learner, team player, good communication, being positive, genuine, engaged, and family centered Radius Rule: 50 miles AND candidates may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity. RTO needed upfront (7 or less days per 13 week contract). Additional RTO will not be approved, including after submissions.