Registered Nurse - NICU

Terrebonne General Health System; Rutland Township (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse in our NICU to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate nursing care for patients. The role involves patient/family teaching and providing leadership in collaboration with the nursing team to uphold professional standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, adjusting care plans, administering medications, educating families, and ensuring timely documentation. Active Louisiana RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Louisiana

Job description

Day (United States of America)

Department:

100 - 606500 TG - NICU

Position Description:

The Registered Nurse plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates nursing care for patients. This role participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patient conditions; initiate and adjust care plans as needed.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with policy.
• Provide hygiene and comfort measures to support patient well-being.
• Educate patients and families; identify and address emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Identify and manage patient risks, including falls and skin breakdown.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures, including proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation, shift reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and use time efficiently to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

1. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.