Registered Nurse NICU Full Time Days

bhs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU (Full Time, Days). The unit provides level III care for infants and serves two to three patients per nurse depending on acuity. BCLS and NRP are required within 90 days of hire, and an ADN is required.

The RN role includes implementing the nursing process, improving patient outcomes, and participating in governance to foster a professional practice environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire.
• NRP within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement the nursing process for assigned patients across age ranges.
• Promote positive patient outcomes and quality care.
• Participate in unit-based and hospital governance initiatives.

Skills

NICU experience

Neonatal care

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Tools

BCLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse NICU- Full Time, Days

Status: Full Time

Shift: First

About the Unit

The NICU provides level III care to infants as early as 26 weeks gestation. NICU is comprised of 12, all private rooms, with the ability to hold up to 18 patients. NICU nurses care for two to three patients, depending on acuity. Nurses also cross-train to the newborn nursery and assist with deliveries as needed. NICU experience is desired to include experience with high-flow oxygen therapy and ventilators; however, a limited number of new graduate nurses are accepted each year. BCLS and NRP is/will be required.

Job Summary

Registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned to his/her care regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) and is responsible for the patient's care consistent with the Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, and the delivery of quality patient care and initiates change through active involvement in the unit-based and hospital shared governance councils while contributing to a healthy professional practice environment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Active Kentucky License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.