Registered Nurse - NICU

McLendon Leadershi; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NICU nurse role in Frankfort, KY requires expertise in neonatal care and critical care to support critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU.

Responsibilities include monitoring, medication administration, equipment operation, and thorough documentation in Epic, plus collaboration with neonatology teams and family education.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

NICU experience

EHR documentation

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.