Inpatient RN NICU
Core
Staff nurse providing professional care to a group of neonatal patients in the NICU, utilizing the nursing process and therapeutic use of self.
Role type
Inpatient Registered Nurse (NICU)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical outcomes for neonates
Domain
Healthcare / Neonatology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, technical nursing skills, medication administration, specimen collection, emergency response, patient education, delegation, quality improvement participation, documentation, safety protocol adherence
Preferred skills
Pediatric/Neonatal experience, RNC-NIC or CCRN certification
Technologies
HIS/LIS systems, NICU/NCC standards and protocols
Responsibilities
Assess and reassess patient condition and progress; Participate in the nursing care plan effort; Perform technical skills and obtain laboratory specimens; Respond to and document unit/patient emergency situations; Participate in patient education and staff development; Adhere to unit/generic safety policies and legal issues regarding patient rights.
Seniority
Individual Contributor