NICU Night Shift Nurse - Autonomous, Team-Based Care

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to care for infants 32 weeks and older in a level III/IV NICU. The patient population often requires CPAP, feeding tubes, and continuous monitoring.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement therapies, with a 10-week orientation and 1:1 preceptorship. Night shift, full-time position in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions if >2 years acute care experience.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and vital sign monitoring; blood draws.
• Administering medications, therapies and nutritional plans as prescribed.
• Inserting IV lines, drawing labs and administering tube feedings.
• Collaborating with NICU team including nurses, physicians and APPs.
• Providing comfort and support to infants and families.
• Assist NICU physicians in procedures and treatments.
• Use and adjust specialized medical equipment.
• Formulate nursing plans and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Comfort sick newborns and anxious family members.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Family support

Use of medical equipment

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse to care for infants 32 weeks and older in a level III/IV NICU. The patient population often requires CPAP, feeding tubes, and continuous monitoring.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement therapies, with a 10-week orientation and 1:1 preceptorship. Night shift, full-time position in Indianapolis, Indiana.