Registered Nurse NICU Full Time Nights

Kyeatright; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyeatright in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU to join the third shift. The NICU delivers level III care in a 12-bed unit with private rooms and cross-training to newborn nursery. The RN will care for two to three patients depending on acuity and participate in deliveries as needed.

The role emphasizes nursing process, positive patient outcomes, and involvement in governance while supporting a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• KY RN license required within 90 days of hire.
• Associate's degree in nursing completed.
• BCLS and NRP certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for NICU patients from 26 weeks gestation to newborns.
• Perform the nursing process and coordinate with the care team.
• Contribute to unit governance and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

BCLS

NRP Certification

Active Kentucky RN License

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

## Registered Nurse NICU Full Time NightsApply: Louisville, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26107371**Summary****Job Description:****Registered Nurse NICU- Full Time, Nights****Status: Full Time****Shift: Third** **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.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*