PRN RN NICU
Core
Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, specifically within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
Role type
Registered Nurse (NICU)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical environments for neonates
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing / Neonatology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced beginner clinical judgment, Evidence-Based Practice application, patient assessment and data interpretation, delegation within scope of practice, family education, policy influence, ethical decision making, critical thinking, stress management, physical stamina for patient handling
Preferred skills
Specialty accreditation training completion, work/life balance strategies
Technologies
Patient monitoring equipment, lift equipment, electronic health records (implied by data collection)
Responsibilities
Modify patient care plans based on data collection, delegate tasks according to scope of practice, verify care plans with interprofessional colleagues, provide education to families, promote effective communication among team members, influence policy to promote safe patient care, participate in continuing professional development, identify ethical situations, adhere to patient moral and legal rights.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (1+ years experience)