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Job Summary The NICU RN provides comprehensive care to neonates in a Level III NICU, focusing on treatment for patients from 22 weeks gestation and above. The role involves managing various medical conditions, ensuring high standards of care and support for both patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities Patient Care: Offer specialized care to neonates, particularly those under 24-28 weeks, emphasizing respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management.

Medication Administration: Utilize the Pyxis medication system to administer intravenous vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids.

Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records using the EPIC system.

Communication: Implement SBAR communication techniques to ensure effective interaction with healthcare providers and families.

Special Procedures: Perform and manage key procedures, including arterial line management, central line care, and interventions for neonatal abstinence syndrome.

Respiratory Management: Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments, including modes such as AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, BIPAP, and PEEP. Required Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Skills and Experience Experience in Level III and Level IV NICU settings. Competence in interpreting and managing cardiovascular dysrhythmias. Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods, including management of oral, nasogastric, and nasojejunal tubes.

Expertise in infection control measures and intravenous therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management. Provider Support Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes Nurse Practitioners, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretaries to provide holistic care. Parking Options Agency staff have the following parking permit options available: WMC Agency Permit: 24/7 access to the garage with guaranteed availability.

WB Permit: Budget option available for weekend and holiday access to surface lots with shuttle service provided.

CXS Permit: Access on weekends and holidays to select garages and surface lots. Patient Diagnoses Provide care for neonates with conditions such as respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those requiring surgical or cardiac interventions. Special Procedures/Unit Details The NICU supports all necessary equipment, supplies, policies, and procedures to facilitate optimal patient care. PK-38330372 Available Agency Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Licensure Reimbursement Paid Compliance Costs Loyalty Program Holiday Pay Offer 401k Nationwide 24/7 Customer Support CEU Reimbursement