Neonatal Program Coordinator/Staff NICU RN, FT Days (58127)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital NICU is seeking an experienced Neonatal Program Coordinator / Staff NICU RN to lead NICU QAPI activities while delivering high-quality neonatal nursing care.

The role combines program coordination with direct patient care in the NICU, reporting to the Director of NICU and ensuring alignment with accrediting standards and hospital mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years RN NICU clinical experience.
• Working knowledge of EMR documentation.
• Familiar with Neonatal Levels of Care Designation standards.
• Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• BLS certified, NRP certified, STABLE certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the NICU QAPI program.
• Support compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
• Investigate zones of concern identified by NICU leadership.
• Provide leadership toward achieving regulatory compliance.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based neonatal nursing care as Staff NICU RN.

Skills

NICU nursing

EMR documentation

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Group presentations

Professional nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nurse,

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.

Qualifications: Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience:

• Minimum three years of RN clinical experience in NICU.
• Working knowledge of EMR documentation.
• Familiar with Neonatal Levels of Care Designation standards

License/Registration/Certification:

• Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas
• Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care preferred
• BLS certified
• NRP certified
• STABLE certified

Education 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.