Hospital

Registered Nurse - NICU
Lewisville Texas  

Exp 2-5 years

Degree Bachelors

Relo

Occasional Travel

Job Description

Work Schedule: Night (7p to 7a)

Our medical center is focused on providing high-quality care to our community - we can prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing family-centered care with our talented team of healthcare professionals, technology and customer-friendly environment.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – RN NICU provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.  The tasks and responsibilities include:

•             Assesses, plans and implements care and interventions in addressing the problems of the neonate

•             Carries out physician orders

•             Assists physician during examination, treatment, and procedures

•             Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs

•             Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care

•             Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems

•             Instructs and educates patients and families

•             Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team

•             Provides age and culturally appropriate care

•             Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment for at risk infants

•             Orients and mentors new staff members

•             Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required