RN NICU

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City seeks an experienced NICU nurse to provide comprehensive care for ill or preterm neonates. You will work in delivery, nursery and acute care areas, applying advanced clinical skills to support families and promote developmentally appropriate care.

Requirements include Missouri RN licensure, BLS certification, and NRP within 6 months of hire; NICU Level III preferred. The role calls for collaboration with physicians and respiratory care to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license in Missouri is required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• NRP certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for ill or preterm neonates under maternal child health leadership.
• Care for neonates in delivery room, newborn nursery, subacute and acute care areas.
• Assess and manage neonate conditions and respond to serious or life-threatening events.
• Collaborate with care team to support family bonding and developmentally appropriate care.

Skills

BLS

NRP

Education

Associates - Nursing

Bachelors - Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

Neonatal ICU, Mother-Baby, Labor & Delivery, Lactation, and Perinatal Education departments, With 150-200 deliveries a month, two ORs for cesarean sections, and an average daily census of eight NICU babies, our units are busy, fast-paced, and offer the opportunity to provide specialty and critical care in a collaborative and supportive environment.Our hospital has earned the Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, setting us apart in the community as a leader in maternal and neonatal care. We work closely with Childrens Mercy neonatology specialists who staff our NICU and delivery team 24/7, as well as respiratory care and other specialists, to provide the best possible outcomes. Our culture values each team members expertise and input, creating a positive, patient-centered experience for our families.SUMMARY: Neonatal nursing practice requires integration of specialized knowledge, clinicals skills, and professional behaviors. Under direction of maternal child health leadership, provides care of ill or preterm neonates. Understands the complex newborn disease processes. Provides care to the neonate in the delivery room, newborn nursery, subacute care, and acute care areas.Assesses and manages care of the neonate, able to respond appropriately to serious and life‑threatening conditions, ability to make skilled, knowledgeable assessments of neonates, anticipate illness, or minimize the effects of illness. Able to contribute to a collaborative support team approach to care, promote family bonding, provide education, within a developmentally supportive care environment.

EXPERIENCE

One year of NICU Level III preferred.

OTHER

Basic Computer Skills.

LICENSE/CERT

Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 6 months of hire

EDUCATION

Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing