Clinical Nurse- NICU

TGH North; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Florida is seeking a Clinical Nurse - NICU to deliver advanced nursing care to neonates in a high-acuity unit. You will assess patients, implement care plans, document findings, and collaborate with the health care team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, RN license, BLS, and neonatal competencies. ACLS, PALS, NIHSS/STROKE certifications may be required; strong communication and clinical decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Active RN license and BLS certification.
• ACLS/PALS may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status of NICU patients and documents findings.
• Plans and implements individualized care with the care team.
• Initiates discharge planning with initial admission assessment.
• Directs care on the unit to ensure quality patient care.
• Educates patients and families and evaluates understanding.
• Documents assessments, plans of care, interventions and outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Care planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Quality improvement

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Nurse- NICU (26000496)

Job Description

Job Number

26000496

Description

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement

Essential Functions

• Assesses and analyzes the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner. Performs and/or assures completed assessments on all patients admitted within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.
• Performs on-going assessments and documents according to policy and procedure, reports significant findings of admission and on-going assessments to appropriate member of heath care team.
• Initiates discharge planning process with initial admission assessment.
• Plans patient care on assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.
• Formulates individualized patient plan of care based on assessment data within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards.
• Updates plan of care based on the patient assessment within appropriate time period.
• Directs, implements and coordinates patient care activities on assigned unit to ensure the delivery of quality care.
• Communicates the plan of care to other members of the healthcare team through daily worksheet conferences, verbally during the shift and shift report.
• Directs care team members in accordance with their scope of practice.
• Communicates and documents all patient care given including assessments, plan of care, interventions, patient response, and follow-up. Transcribes and directs the implementation of physician orders. Provides patient education based on assessed needs and evaluates understanding.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and documents effectiveness of planned and implemented interventions and strategies in relation to the plan of care within time frames per policy/unit standards. Includes patient and family in the evaluation process.
• Provides appropriate patient assessment and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g. age groups, patients of size; diagnosis-based).
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the specific physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients as appropriate to the populations served.

Education Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Nursing

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience Qualifications

• Unit specific certifications may be required.
• May include but not limited to:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)STROKENational Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)STABLE

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of assessment techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments, interpret clinical data, and apply critical thinking to respond to changes in patient condition.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for care planning.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and modifying patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective care coordination.
• Understanding of patient education principles and ability to provide clear, personalized education to patients and families and assess their comprehension to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Knowledge of outcome measurement and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans based on patient responses, contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with healthcare documentation standards and legal requirements.
• Ability to document patient care accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.