CRITICAL CARE CHARGE NURS - NEONATAL ICU

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA seeks a Full-Time Neonatal ICU Charge Nurse. The RN will ensure high-quality care across the NICU and collaborate with the health care team. Exemption status and other details align with NOMC standards.

The role emphasizes nursing judgment, patient advocacy, and adherence to care protocols. Candidates must be licensed as an RN in Louisiana and possess neonatal or critical care experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required or 3 years of LPN experience with 6 months of RN experience.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be licensed by the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of quality patient care.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Document patient responses and vital signs.
• Monitor patients receiving IV therapy or sedation as per policy.
• Adhere to hospital policies and safety codes.
• Provide a clean, safe environment and facilitate communication across care teams.

Skills

Neonatal care

RN experience

Education

Licensed RN

BSN preferred

Job description

CRITICAL CARE CHARGE NURS - NEONATAL ICU - 13570

US:LA:Hammond | Nursing | Full Time

Posted 6 days ago

Description

Status: Full Time

Exempt: No

Summary: The Registered Nurse at North Oaks Medical Center is primarily responsible for his/her patients. They shall possess the qualities most exemplary of the nursing profession. These qualities include compassion, empathy, accountability, honesty, together with the knowledge and skills they have learned within their nursing education. The Registered Nurse shall adhere to the Standards of Practice of NOMC.The registered nurse is a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing quality nursing care utilizing NOMC standards of care. Will uphold the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service. Is a resource person for other members of the health care team. Responsible for patient care. Will utilize effective communication between personnel, physicians, other hospital departments, patients and families.

Other information

• 1 year of RN experience required or 3 years of LPN experience with 6 months of RN experience
• 2. Specialized or Technical Education Required: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Membership in a professional organization is encouraged.
• 3. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
• 4. Physical Effort Required: Must possess good physical health. Required to stand for long periods of time. Lifting and transporting of patients is required. Motor coordination and manual dexterity are necessary. Strength: Medium Push: Occasionally Pull: Occasionally Carry: Occasionally Lift: Occasionally Sit: Occasionally Stand: Frequently Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities

1. Insure the maintenance of quality patient care.
   • A. Utilize nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) for each patient on an individual basis.
   • B. Assist with QA audits.
   • C. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
   • D. Document patient response to medication and procedure, using vital sign record, nurses’ notes, and any other form as appropriate.
   • E. Monitor patient receiving I.V. conscious sedation as per policy.
2. Administer blood, blood components, hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.
   • A. Adhere to hospital policy in regard to blood and blood components.
   • B. Adhere to hospital policy for administering hyperalimentation and chemotherapy.
3. Adhere to policies and procedures.
   • A. Responsible for adherence to hospital policies and procedures for self and personal under his/her supervision.
   • B. Adhere to acceptable dress code.
   • C. Report incidents and injuries.
   • D. Report medication errors.E. Demonstrate professional manner.
   • F. Comply with attendance policy.
   • G. Knowledgeable of all hospital safety codes, and perform duties during drills and actual emergencies.
   • H. Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
   • I. Provide clean environment.
   • J. Account for narcotics.
4. Assist in operational functions.
   • A. Assist department manager in maintenance of policies and procedures.
   • B. Schedule assignments of personnel as applicable.
   • C. Assist department director in data collection.
   • D. Monitors equipment function.
5. Maintain satisfactory communication.
   • A. Promote satisfactory relationships.
   • B. Share knowledge with others.
6. Participate in professional development activities.
   • A. Attend committee meetings as designated.
   • B. Attend in-service programs.
   • C. Maintain certification in Basic Life Support and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support as required.
   • D. Maintains knowledge of computerized systems within the healthcare system as needed for job performance.
7. Perform other duties as requested.
8. Follows North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
9. Adheres to the Nurse Practice Act and the Rules and Regulations of the LA State Board of Nursing.