RN - NICU Staff Nurse

CHKD Medical Group; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHKD Medical Group in Norfolk, VA seeks an experienced RN for NICU patient care. You will deliver developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical nursing care within established policies and procedures, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to meet each infant's needs.

The role requires an ADN or Diploma in Nursing with RN licensure and CPR within 45 days of hire; BSN is preferred and pediatric experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN license required; CPR training within 45 days of hire.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Plans, provides, and monitors patient needs following policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pediatric care

Clinical assessment

Team communication

Policy adherence

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

• Facility Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters - Main Hospital
• Department NICU

Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population. Reports to departmental management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.

Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred.

RN certification preferred.

Pediatric experience preferred.

CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.