Registered Nurse (RN) NICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU
Shift: Day Shift | 3 shifts per week

Job Summary

The NICU Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to newborns requiring intensive or specialized medical attention. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring positive clinical outcomes and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neonatal patients in accordance with established nursing standards and protocols.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.

• Monitor patients' conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.

• Educate and support families regarding patient care and treatment plans.

• Delegate and coordinate nursing responsibilities with licensed and ancillary team members.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.

• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.

• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and customer satisfaction.

• Follow applicable nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.

• Current Louisiana RN license.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Certification in a relevant clinical specialty.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Good clinical judgment and critical-thinking abilities.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to delegate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move equipment as required.

• Ability to work in a clinical environment with the physical demands of direct patient care.