NICU Lead Nurse — Neonatal Care & Team Leadership

DCH Health System; Dutton Place (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide leadership and clinical excellence in patient care. The role emphasizes compassionate, standards-based nursing practice, education for patients and families, and effective collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, documenting changes, and participating in performance improvement activities to enhance outcomes and safety for all patients served.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama RN license required.
• BLS Provider training required (AHA).
• NRP training required within 6–12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition on admission and ongoing.
• Plan and document patient education based on needs.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and teams.
• Assign and delegate nursing tasks per patient needs.
• Document observations and care accurately.
• Participate in PI activities and unit huddles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Delegation

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide leadership and clinical excellence in patient care. The role emphasizes compassionate, standards-based nursing practice, education for patients and families, and effective collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, documenting changes, and participating in performance improvement activities to enhance outcomes and safety for all patients served.