RN-NICU- Experience preferred

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis administers neonatal care in a Level III NICU, focusing on infants with respiratory distress and other conditions. The Staff Nurse delivers direct patient care, collaborates with physicians and families, and supports the Synergy care model within the hospital.

The position requires Indiana RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year of RN experience in a clinical setting. The unit emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RN license.
• RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care to NICU patients.
• Coordinate with care teams to ensure patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and documentation in patient records.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

CPR/AED

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Schedule: Part Time; Full Time

Shift: Nights

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

Job Role Summary

The Eskenazi Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is caring for infants with difficulties such as respiratory distress, apnea, sepsis, pneumonia and congenital anomalies. Eskenazi Health has received the Neonatal Level of Care III certification in accordance with the Indiana State Department of Health's Perinatal Level of Care Program. The Staff Nurse provides clinical care and uses coordination skills for every patient served. This includes understanding of the expected patients served in the unit'(s) nursing care is delivered using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy, the ability to coordinate with the patient and family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to meet patient care needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leadership & Communication: Promotes a healthy work environment for all that provide care while encouraging collaboration for excellence in patient care outcomesEffectively performs all nursing functions in an efficient manner and in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model demonstrating synergy characteristics: clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry and facilitation of learning Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needsEngages patient/significant other with appropriate health information in a timely manner & shares written informational material as evidenced by feedback & observation; documentation is reflected in the medical recordDemonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm & professional manner Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offeringsDemonstrates understanding, supports & participates the role of shared governance at the unit & hospital- wide level to help engage the staff & unit to achieve success in unit-based & organizational goals Service:
• Service: This encompasses all service/care to all: patients, families, staff, physicians, students & other departments to meet department & organizational goals and is reflective of best evidence of practiceDemonstrates the understanding of the customer service concept & skills & applies to professional practice. Provides personal & individualized patient care to provide comfort & well-being for the patient acknowledging physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs Hourly Rounds consistently within the shift to all patients or areas covered to assess care and serviceProvides timely feedback on any customer service issue to the right person/department & participates objectively in the review of customer service issues & service recovery in a timely fashion with the unit/department leadership Demonstrates effective communication skills in working with staff, patients/families, physicians, other departments & external contacts
• Quality: Encompasses understanding of regulatory readiness, patient safety & quality improvement efforts for the units/departments providing care Maintains safe patient care & advocates for patient safety Participates in clinical or operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice
• Financial and Operational Management: Encompasses the effective stewardship or resources for department and organization Demonstrates ability to ensure effective care is given based upon patient care needs. Facilitates patient throughput throughout the shift Collaborates with the nursing manager or shift coordinator regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs
• People: Encompasses the engagement & spirit of teamwork among all of our employees & other departments to foster excellence in patient care & meet departmental/organizational goalsEffectively acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff & learnersMaintains a positive & calming working relationship with all, and demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions

Job Requirements

• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
• RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university
• Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units to practice
• Minimum of 1-year clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrates the following skills and abilities: operates specialized equipmentcompetence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedureeffective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patientknowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients servedknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needsuses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competenciesfundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventionsfunctions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriatelyfollows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accuratelycompetency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting resultsrecognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changesPerforms CPR and other technical skillsPositions patientsMust be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequentlyMust be able to help evacuate patients via stairwellsCritical thinking skills are essential

Accredited by The Joint Commission, named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for two consecutive years and repeatedly recognized on Forbes magazine's best-of state lists, Eskenazi Health and its programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to a Level I trauma center, the most established verified adult burn center in Indiana and the first community mental health center in Indiana.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis