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JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct and individualized nursing care to neonates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), focusing on critically ill infants. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement and evaluate patient care plans.

Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill neonates.
- Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and other physiological parameters.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Provide respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation management.
- Manage specialized equipment and technologies utilized in NICU care.
- Educate and support families regarding infant care and condition.
- Document patient care activities accurately and thoroughly.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Respond to emergency situations and provide appropriate interventions.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Schedule / Shift
- Variable shifts, including weekends.
- 48 hours per week approved.

Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Experience
- Previous experience in a NICU setting.
- Experience caring for critically ill neonates.

Skills
- Proficiency in advanced neonatal assessment and care.
- Ability to manage ventilators and other critical care equipment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Neonatal critical care skills.

EMR / Systems
- Epic

Patient Population
- Neonates requiring intensive care.

Unit / Specialty
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Level II Pediatric Trauma Center

Floating / On-Call
- May float between units.
- On-call is not required.