Registered Nurse - NICU

McLendon Leadershi; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi in Buffalo, NY, seeks a NICU Nurse to care for critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU with advanced monitoring and interventions.

The ideal candidate will have neonatal nursing expertise and critical care experience, collaborate with neonatology teams, document in Epic, and educate families while ensuring safety and comfort for newborns.

Qualifications

• Active NY RN license required or pending in NY with eligibility.
• BSN preferred or higher nursing degree.
• Minimum NICU experience of 1–2 years in a neonatal critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns.
• Administer medications and specialized NICU treatments.
• Operate incubators and neonatal equipment.
• Document care in EHR systems (Epic).
• Collaborate with neonatology teams.
• Educate parents on newborn care and discharge planning.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Critical care

Epic EHR

Education

BSN preferred

RN license (NY)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

The NICU Nurse provides care for critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU. They support preemies and congenital anomalies with advanced monitoring. The ideal candidate will have expertise in neonatal nursing and critical care, with experience in NICU settings.

• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns.
• Administer medications and specialized treatments.
• Operate neonatal equipment like incubators.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with neonatology teams.
• Educate parents on newborn care.

This role is vital for newborn intensive care. Nurses specializing in neonatology are invited to apply for this NICU Nurse position.