RN NICU

Summary

Department: NICU​

Shift timings: 19:00-07:30 Hours. Monday to friday (3 Days/12 Hours)

Per week: 36 Hours

Roles & Responsibilities

• ​Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
• Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers.
• Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications.
• Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
• Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment.
• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
• Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members.
• Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn.

Minimum Qualifications

• ​A Registered nursing license.
• A bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
• 5 year's experience in ICU or NICU.
• A CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to offer emotional support to parents, guardians, and family members.
• Working knowledge of NICU specialized equipment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to offer comfort to ill newborns.

Required Skills RN-NICU  Travel RN NICU 

Certifications & Clearance Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification