REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - NEWBORN NURSING

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General in Ohio seeks a professional Staff Nurse for the NICU who plans, provides, and directs patient care, using the nursing process to meet physician orders and patient needs. The role acts as liaison between physicians, patients and families, and supports orientation of new staff. Must adapt care to age and development, with a focus on critical care in neonatal units.

PRN schedule and day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.
• Previous NICU experience required.
• Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• If applicable, ACLS certification for Critical Care and Emergency Services required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching using the nursing process.
• Acts as liaison between physicians, patient, and family; collaborates with health care team.
• Assists in orienting new personnel and participates in department committees.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care.
• Keeps patient care standards in accordance with physician orders.

Skills

NICU experience

Nursing process

Care planning

Communication

Education

RN/Nursing degree

Job description

• Schedule, Shift, Hours PRN , Days , 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

A professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. He/she acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing

Required length and type of experience:

Previous NICU experience required.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

Current license by the Ohio State Board of Nursing.

CPR certification required.

ACLS preferred.

If applicable, ACLS certification for Critical Care and Emergency Services required.