Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in New York seeks a registered nurse to care for premature and critically ill babies in a Level III NICU. You will assess, monitor, and administer medications within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should have 1+ years NICU RN experience (Level III preferred), BSN or enrolled BSN, NY RN license, and BLS; NRP required, PALS preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years RN NICU experience
• Externship or Capstone in the NICU
• BSN degree; Associates considered if enrolled in BSN
• New York RN License
• BLS, NRP required, PALS preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, administer medications and manage care for premature and/or critically ill babies in Level III NICU
• Partner with attending physicians, RNs, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education

Skills

NICU experience

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

BSN degree

Associates considered if enrolled in BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Catholic Health is also proud to be voted one of Newsday's Top Places to Work on Long Island in 2018 and 2019 and Modern Healthcare's Best Place to work in both 2019 and 2020.

Job Details

• Assess, monitor, administer medication and manage overall care for premature and/or critically ill babies in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)


• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.


• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What You'll Bring

• Passion for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)


• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the NICU, Level III preferred


• Externship or Capstone in the NICU


• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree


• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program


• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration


• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Salary Range

USD $56.39 - USD $73.66 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.