Registered Nurse - NICU PRN/Optional

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a Level III NICU. You will deliver family-centered care to critically ill and premature newborns, collaborating with neonatologists, APNs, respiratory therapists and the care team to manage complex medical needs.

Flexible scheduling and opportunities to grow in neonatal intensive care, with support for ongoing education and certification in the NICU.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• NICU Experience (preferred) includes BLS/CPR, RN licensure, and nursing knowledge for neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Documents assessment findings and communicates with the care team.
• Plans care for patient and family with discharge planning and short-/long-term goals.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, supports family needs, and follows physician orders.
• Evaluates plan of care and revises as needed in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs technical skills, safely administers medications/treatments, and uses equipment according to policy.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN within 5 years of hire

Job description

Job Description

PRN Optional - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital

Location

10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Work Schedule

• 48 hrs - 6 week period


• Weekend rotation


• Holiday rotation

Job Overview

As a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Bethesda North Hospital, you will provide specialized, family-centered care to critically ill and premature newborns in a highly advanced Level III NICU environment. Working alongside neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary care team, you will care for infants requiring complex medical management, advanced monitoring, and life-sustaining therapies. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in neonatal critical care while caring for a diverse patient population and supporting families through some of their most challenging and rewarding moments. With flexible scheduling options and a collaborative, fast-paced environment, the NICU provides a dynamic setting for nurses seeking professional growth and excellence in neonatal care.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing


• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire

NICU Experience (preferred)

• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)


• Registered Nurse


• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle

Job Responsibilities

• Preferred membership in related professional organization


• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.


• Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short- and long-term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.


• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment, maintains patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Balances priorities of the patient's needs and those of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action. Completes patient assignment including documentation within scheduled timeframe. Bases interventions on clinical data and desired outcomes and documents accordingly. Trains/educates other staff and acts an expert resource in specialty area through abilities in existing and newer knowledge and skills. Effectively communicates and understands/executes physician orders.


• Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.


• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.


• Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self-improvement, functions in relief charge / resource role as requested, completes assignments within scheduled timeframes, cooperates with instructor to facilitate effective learning experiences for students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and department changes.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Frequently


• Climbing - Rarely


• Concentrating - Consistently


• Continuous Learning - Consistently


• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently


• Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently


• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently


• Kneeling - Occasionally


• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently


• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently


• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently


• Pulling - Consistently


• Pushing - Consistently


• Reaching - Consistently


• Sitting - Occasionally


• Standing - Consistently


• Stooping - Consistently


• Talking - Consistently


• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently


• Use of Hands - Consistently


• Color Vision - Consistently


• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently


• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently


• Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards And ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying \"hello\"


• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist


• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met


• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)


• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.


• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.


• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.


• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.


• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.


• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.

Job Keywords

Labor & Delivery, Labor and Delivery, Fetal Care, L&D, Fetal, Labor, Delivery, OB, Baby, special care nursery, NICU