Registered Nurse - NICU

McLendon Leadershi; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking a dedicated NICU Nurse to provide specialized care for critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU in Colorado. You will monitor vitals, administer medications and treatments, operate incubators and other neonatal equipment, and document care in Epic.

Collaboration with the neonatology team and education of parents are essential, ensuring family-centered support during fragile newborns' care.

Qualifications

• Experience in NICU environments with neonatal critical care.
• Proficient in infant monitoring and medication administration.
• Strong documentation skills in EHR systems such as Epic.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for critically ill newborns in NICU.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Operate neonatal equipment and maintain incubators.
• Document care in Epic and other EHR systems.
• Collaborate with neonatology team and educate families.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Critical care

EHR documentation (Epic)

Infant monitoring

Parent education

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.