Registered Nurse - NICU

McLendon Leadershi; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi in Chattanooga is seeking an experienced NICU Nurse to provide care for critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU. The role emphasizes advanced monitoring, medication administration, and family education.

Candidates should have NICU and critical care experience, with proficiency in documenting in EHR systems like Epic. This on-site position offers collaboration with a neonatology team and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in NICU settings.
• Expertise in neonatal nursing and critical care.
• Ability to monitor and manage critically ill newborns.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Critical care

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.