Registered Nurse Neonatal Coordinator - Neonatal ICU, PRN Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You will provide professional nursing care for neonates, perform assessments, plan and evaluate care, and support families in a high-acuity setting.

The role includes administering medications, participating in rounds, and serving as charge nurse as assigned. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with emphasis on neonatal assessment and teamwork with an interdisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure or Compact state licensure.
• New Graduates encouraged to apply; strong neonatal assessment and critical thinking skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs;
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate patient care;
• Administer medications as ordered by physician;
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned;
• Coordinate post-discharge care and clinic referrals;
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Neonatal assessment

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentNeonatal Intensive Care UnitJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryPlans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit Description:Post-Discharge & Clinic Coordination: Coordinates care and schedules appointments for NICU graduates (including making outside agency referrals to CDSA or CMARC, tracking Tri-Care discharges, conducting pre-clinic medical record searches, and ensuring evaluation recommendations are communicated to pediatricians).Administrative & Data Tracking: Verifies patient insurance, tracks discharge referrals and outstanding medical orders (such as lab work or ultrasounds), and manages data collection and database entry for initiatives like the VON and Extremely Low Birthweight Follow Up research.Specialized Clinic & RetCam Program Management: Oversees the Pulmonary Clinic (weekly respiratory check-ins, monthly evaluations, and medical supply coordination), tracks retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) exams, and acts as the RetCam program coordinator and liaison with neonatal ophthalmologistThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 44-bed, Level III referral center serving infants and families across the regionThe unit consists of 21 acute care beds and 23 intermediate care beds, providing specialized treatment for premature infants and newborns requiring advanced monitoring, technology, immediate intervention, and ongoing specialized careNeonates/Newborns are admitted from Labor and Delivery (L&D), Family Centered Care Unit (FCCU), Family Centered Care Nursery (FCCN), Emergency Department (ED) or transferred from a regional referral hospitalOur multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering family-centered, evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative environmentNew Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply!Work Experience:1-2 years of related clinical experience preferredStrong neonatal patient assessment skills desiredExperience with neonatal resuscitationDemonstrated critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilitiesAbility to support and collaborate with interdisciplinary team membersCommitment to professional development and excellence in patient careKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity