Critical Care Nurse MFS NICU

Critical Care Nurse MFS NICU

Department: MFS Nursing NICU Location: Millard Fillmore Suburban Location of Job: US:NY:Williamsville Work Type: Per-Diem Scheduled Work Hours: Variable Shift 9

Job Description

Assesses and treats human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being. Executes medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under the NYS Education Department and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice.

Education And Credentials

Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of Hire and must be maintained thereafter. RN Critical Care - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within (1) year of hire/transfer for RNs in Critical Care Units (MICU, Neuro ICU, SICU, CCU, CVICU, ILCU, PICU, etc.), Long Term Monitoring (OCH). ACLS must be maintained thereafter. RN Critical Care - American Academy of Pediatrics NRP certification required within six (6) months of hire/transfer into the Neonatal Intensive Care Units MFS and OCH. NRP certification must be maintained thereafter. Existing MFS have completed certification. Existing OCH employees must acquire certification as part of the training and orientation to OCH.

Experience

**For Registered Nurse clinical positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. External applicants must have a minimum of one (1) continuous year of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**

Working Conditions

Essential: * Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)