Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Job description

Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. - Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other - Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis - Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner. - Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action - Supports and maintains the physiologic stability of patients - Responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions - Documents all plans and care provided - Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education throug...