Registered Nurse NICU Part Time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative healthcare team as a Registered Nurse in the NICU, where you'll provide exceptional care to vulnerable infants. This part-time position offers a chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility that values teamwork and clinical excellence. You'll be responsible for implementing nursing processes and ensuring the best outcomes for patients. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families and infants, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky nursing license required.
• BCLS and NRP certifications must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing processes for assigned patients of all ages.
• Promote positive patient outcomes and deliver quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

High-Flow Oxygen Therapy

Ventilator Management

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Registered Nurse NICU - Part Time, Nights

Status: Part Time

Shift: Third

About the Unit:

The NICU provides level III care to infants as early as 26 weeks gestation. It is comprised of 12 private rooms, with the capacity 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. Experience with high-flow oxygen therapy and ventilators is preferred, but a limited number of new graduate nurses are accepted each year. BCLS and NRP certification are required or will be obtained.

Job Summary:

The registered nurse implements the nursing process for each assigned patient, regardless of age, and is responsible for patient care in accordance with Kentucky Nursing Laws and organizational policies and procedures. The nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, delivers quality care, and participates in unit-based and hospital shared governance councils to foster a healthy professional environment.

Requirements:

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

If you wish to be part of a growing, family-focused team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation, we encourage you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.