NICU Neonatal Nurse, Family-Centered Care

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ seeks a NICU nurse to care for critically ill newborns within the Family Centered Care framework.

You will apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care, collaborating with physicians and the care team while upholding PRIDE values and infection-control standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate support for patients and families, thorough documentation, and ongoing NICU education to maintain clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care team.
• Computer skills for charting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and restores patient health by completing the nursing process with physicians and the care team.
• Identifies patient care needs by establishing rapport with parents and caregivers.
• Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Adheres to therapeutic standards and evaluates health outcomes against goals and standards.
• Resolves patient problems through multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment; follows procedures and regulations; seeks assistance as needed.
• Protects patients and staff by following infection-control policies and medication handling rules.
• Documents patient care services by charting in records and ensuring continuity.
• Maintains equipment functionality by performing preventive maintenance and reporting issues.
• Pursues ongoing NICU education to maintain professional knowledge.
• Fosters cooperative relationships among health care teams through communication.
• Contributes to team efforts and outcomes as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ seeks a NICU nurse to care for critically ill newborns within the Family Centered Care framework.

You will apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care, collaborating with physicians and the care team while upholding PRIDE values and infection-control standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate support for patients and families, thorough documentation, and ongoing NICU education to maintain clinical excellence.