Registered Nurse - NICU

divh2NICU RN Position/h2pThe NICU RN provides comprehensive care to neonates in a Level III NICU, focusing on the treatment of patients from 22 weeks gestation and above. This role involves managing respiratory distress, glucose management, and care for neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions./ppKey Responsibilities:/pulliPatient Care: Provide specialized care to neonates, including those less than 24-28 weeks, with a focus on respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management./liliMedication Administration: Use Pyxis medication system to administer IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids./liliDocumentation: Utilize Nationwide Childrens EPIC system for accurate and timely patient documentation./liliCommunication: Implement SBAR communication method to ensure effective interaction with healthcare providers and families./liliSpecial Procedures: Perform and manage procedures including arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions./liliRespiratory Management: Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)./li/ulpRequired Certifications:/pulliBasic Life Support (BLS)/liliNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)/li/ulpSkills and Experience:/pulliExperience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings./liliCompetency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management./liliProficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes./liliExpertise in infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management./li/ulpProvider Support:/pulliCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NP, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary./li/ulpImportant Notes:/pulliCandidates with prior experience at Nationwide Childrens Hospital (NCH) will be given special consideration./liliPatient Diagnoses: Care for neonates with conditions such as respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those requiring surgical or cardiac interventions transferred to NCH main campus./li/ulpSpecial Procedures/Unit Details:/ppNationwide Childrens NICU supports all necessary equipment, supplies, patient care policies, and procedures./ppAgency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com):/pulliWMC Agency Permit (Most Convenient Option)/liulli24/7 access to Wexner Medical Center Garage (guaranteed availability)/lili$215.20/month/lili$716.62 per 100-day permit/li/ulliWB Permit (Budget Option)/liulliWeekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East West Garages/lili24/7 access to West Campus surface lots (WB/WC spaces)/liliShuttle service provided to the medical center/lili$15.67/month/li/ulliCXS Permit/liulliWeekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East West Garages/lili24/7 access to Buckeye (CX) and West Campus surface lots/lili$31.42/month/li/ul/ulpPlease note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per CampusParc policies./p/div