Registered Nurse (Neonatal ICU)

Provident Behavioral Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Asheville, NC seeks a compassionate NICU Registered Nurse to care for critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III/IV NICU. You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patients, and administer therapies with evidence-based safety in mind.

Collaborating with neonatologists and the care team, you will educate families, maintain thorough documentation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• Strong critical care and neonatal nursing skills.
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with composure.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/monitor individualized nursing care.
• Administer medications and therapies and ensure safe, evidence-based delivery.
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment, including life-support and continuous monitoring devices.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment.
• Provide family education and support in a patient-centered environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Active RN licensure

Critical care nursing

Neonatal nursing

High-acuity patient management

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Role Summary: Compassionate NICU Registered Nurse providing specialized care for critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III/IV NICU.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop/monitor individualized nursing care.
• Administer medications and therapies and ensure safe, evidence-based delivery.
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment, including life-support and continuous monitoring devices.
• Collaborate with neonatologists and an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment.
• Provide family education and support in a patient-centered environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Key Qualifications & Skills: Active RN licensure, strong critical care and neonatal nursing skills, ability to manage high-acuity patients, excellent communication and teamwork, and commitment to evidence-based practice.