Registered Nurse NICU

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a compassionate NICU RN in Nashville, TN, to implement and monitor patient care plans and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, accurate order execution, and communication with physicians and nursing staff to ensure optimal outcomes in a fast-paced NICU setting at Saint Thomas Midtown.

Qualifications

• Nebulous clinical must-haves: NICU experience and neonatal care proficiency.
• Current RN licensure (TN or compact) is required prior to hire.
• BLS provider certification within 30 days of hire; NRP certification within 6 months.
• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing; professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans and coordination of care.
• Act as primary coordinator across disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders accurately.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Skills

NICU experience

Discharge planning coordination

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Diploma

RN license (TN or Compact)

BLS Provider

Neonatal Resuscitation (AAP)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department: NICU
• Schedule: PRN | Nights | Tier 2

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• NICU Experience Required

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 40.98

Max Salary 57.86