Job Summary
The role involves delivering tailored, age-appropriate bedside nursing care to critically ill neonates in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The nurse will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care provided.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized bedside nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU.
- Utilize the nursing process to assess and evaluate patient care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
- Exercise clinical judgement to delegate tasks appropriately.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices.
- Mentor and supervise junior team members to foster a supportive work environment.
Qualifications
- A minimum of one year of recent hospital-based acute care RN experience in a NICU setting.
- A nursing degree from an accredited institution.
- A valid Arizona or compact RN license.
- Current certification in CPR is mandatory.
- Completion of NRP is required during orientation; ACLS certification is necessary as per facility guidelines.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in a Level III NICU, possession of a BSN, and relevant specialty certification.
