Job descritption:

NICU (Neonatal intensive care unit) involves responsible for the care and treatment of newborn infants suffering from illness or prematurity, as well as caring for their parents and guardians.

Responsibilities

• Has thorough knowledge of the pathophysiology and developmental growth of the neonate.
• Conducts a complete assessment and reassessment of the neonate according to policy (patient acuity).
• Delivers patient care based on neonate’s gestational age and stage of development.
• Utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care based on the identified needs/problems..
• Understands and performs pain assessment and reassessment using age-appropriate tools.
• Cares for the neonatal patient utilizing the NICU policies and procedures.
• Participates in policy and procedure development and revisions.
• Participates in unit based performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates and states use of and functions of NICU equipment.
• Explains use and necessity of high-tech equipment to parents.
• Actively participates in parent teaching in the care of the neonate and fostering family-centered care.
• Assesses parent-infant interaction and makes appropriate referrals to support services when necessary.
• Participation in multi-disciplinary meetings and parent conferences.
• Aware of current trends in neonatal nursing.

Requirements:

• BSN prepared
• Two years experience in NICU
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP.
• Competent in vent/tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes, medication titration, and UA-lines.
• Preferred: Board Certification