Neonatal Program Coordinator/Staff NICU RN, FT Days

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children9s Hospital Corporation in El Paso, Texas seeks a dual-role Neonatal Program Coordinator and Staff NICU RN. The role combines program coordination with direct neonatal patient care, reporting to the NICU Director and supporting QAPI initiatives in line with neonatal care standards.

The incumbent will lead performance improvement efforts, investigate concerns, and help ensure Joint Commission compliance while delivering evidence-based nursing care to neonates and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Texas RN license with NICU nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Strong communication and patient-family education skills.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Neonatal Program Coordinator and Staff NICU RN in a dual role.
• Coordinate NICU QAPI program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and hospital mission.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based neonatal nursing care and leadership.

Skills

RN NICU

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR proficiency

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Neonatal Program Coordinator / Staff NICU RN is a dual-role position that combines program coordination responsibilities with direct patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).The Neonatal Program Coordinator (NPC) reports directly to the Director of NICU and assists with coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NICU Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program directly in line with the Neonatal Levels of Care Designation in collaboration with the NICU program manager. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: supports the hospital’s Performance Improvement process; identifies performance trends; as well as prioritizes and recommends improvements to attain the standards set forth by Designation. The NPC also plays a supportive role in ensuring compliance with all The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. The NPC will investigate specific areas of concern as identified by the NICU leadership team for both NICU and hospital initiatives. The NPC provides leadership towards achieving compliance, and/or developing suitable alternatives that will meet regulatory requirements aligned with the hospital’s Mission and Values.As Staff NICU RN, the role delivers high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonatal patients and their families, functioning as a patient safety advocate, health care team member, and nursing professional.Minimum Position RequirementsWork Experience:• Minimum three years of RN clinical experience in NICU.• Working knowledge of EMR documentation.• Familiar with Neonatal Levels of Care Designation standardsLicense/Registration/Certification:• Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas• Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care preferred• BLS certified• NRP certified• STABLE certifiedEducation and Training:• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.Skills:• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.• Ability to make effective group presentations.• Strong knowledge of EMR technology.• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served.• Ability to utilize computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets and power point.• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.