Registered Nurse - NICU

McLendon Leadershi; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking an experienced NICU Nurse to care for critically ill newborns in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role requires expertise in neonatal nursing and critical care, with hands-on experience in NICU settings and a commitment to family-centered care.

The nurse will monitor patients, administer specialized treatments, and operate incubators and monitoring equipment. Collaboration with neonatology teams and precise documentation in Epic are essential components of this

Qualifications

• Experience in NICU or neonatal ICU care.
• Ability to monitor critically ill newborns with advanced equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns and provide close observation.
• Administer medications and specialized treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Operate neonatal equipment such as incubators and monitors.
• Document care in EHR systems (Epic) accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with neonatology teams and support families.

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.