Job Summary
This role involves delivering essential nursing care specialized for premature and critically ill newborns. The position requires proficiency in managing life-support equipment, IV administration, and accurate medication dosage calculations. The nurse will be expected to quickly address any changes in the health status of patients and actively partake in neonatal resuscitation efforts while meticulously recording all care activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
Responsibilities
- Administer critical care nursing to at-risk newborns.
- Oversee the use of ventilators and IV lines during patient care.
- Calculate and administer medications safely and accurately.
- React promptly to fluctuations in patient conditions.
- Engage in neonatal resuscitation procedures as necessary.
- Document all care provided in the electronic health record (EHR).
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- A current, unrestricted RN license in Minnesota.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Proof of necessary vaccinations required for the role.
