Night Shift NICU RN — Compassionate Neonatal Care

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,104 - 85,411; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU, a 24-bed Level 2 unit, on a part-time night schedule (7p–7a). The RN will provide patient-centered care using the nursing process and collaborate with physicians and the care team to achieve high-quality outcomes for fragile newborns and their families.

Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, accurate documentation, medication administration, response to emergencies,

Qualifications

• Provides patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors effects.
• Collaborates with physicians and the care team.
• Maintains infection control and patient safety standards.
• Demonstrates ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care in a 24-bed NICU Level 2 unit.
• Monitors vitals and distress signs; responds to emergencies.
• Administers meds and IV fluids; assists with procedures.
• Provides feeding support and nutrition management.
• Educates families and documents care in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation accuracy

Infection control

Education

RN License

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the NICU, a 24-bed Level 2 unit, on a part-time night schedule (7p–7a). The RN will provide patient-centered care using the nursing process and collaborate with physicians and the care team to achieve high-quality outcomes for fragile newborns and their families.

Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, accurate documentation, medication administration, response to emergencies,