Registered Nurse NICU Part Time Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Baptist Health NICU in Louisville, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Level III NICU on a part-time, night shift basis. You will provide expert nursing care to critically ill newborns, monitor infants, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires an Associate degree in nursing, active Kentucky license, BCLS and NRP within 90 days. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to cross-train, participate in family-centered care, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Registered nurse implements the nursing process for assigned patients, from infancy to geriatric, following Kentucky Nursing Laws and hospital policies.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Summary

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. NICUis 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 alsocross-train to the newborn nursery and assist with deliveries as needed. NICUexperience is desired to include experience with high-flow oxygen therapy andventilators; however, a limited number of new graduate nurses are acceptedeach 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 andorganizational policies and procedures. The registered nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, and thedelivery of quality patient care and initiates change through active involvement in the unit-based and hospitalshared 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.