Registered Nurse, NICU Department, Full Time, Day Shift, Job ID # 1874884

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto-General-Hospital in Florida seeks a NICU nurse to deliver advanced professional and technical nursing care to neonates admitted to the NICU, including those with prematurity or illness. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and float within NICU after six months.

The role requires Florida RN license, BLS, NRP and STABLE within specified timelines, and clear background and drug test. Experience in acute care preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of acute hospital experience preferred.
• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced professional and technical nursing care to NICU neonates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care.
• Assist physician during treatment and examination of patients.
• Nurses may float within the NICU after six months of experience.
• May work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Write legibly

Basic computer skills

Education

Florida RN license

BLS Certification

NRP certification (within 3 months if new to area)

STABLE certification (within 3 months if new to area)

Graduate from approved nursing program

Job description

Position Summary:

Delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to neonates admitted to NICU with real and potential life-threatening prematurity and/or illness. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Nursing care delivered complies with the objective and policies of the hospital utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prepares equipment and assist physician during treatment and examination of patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with the unit specific standards. Nurses are required to float within the floating cluster for NICU (Nursery) after six months of experience in NICU. May be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned by department head or nursing supervisor

Position Qualifications:

• One (1) year of acute hospital experience preferred.
• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program as defined by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Florida Registered Nurse license.
• Holds a current BLS card.
• Holds a current NRP card within 3 months if new to area.
• Holds a current S.T.A.B.L.E. card within 3 months if new to area.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills.

Must clear background and drug test required.