NICU Registered Nurse | Brooklyn - NY
Are you a passionate and experienced NICU Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join DirectShifts and be part of a dedicated team that provides exceptional care to newborn infants in need. We are actively hiring NICU Registered Nurses for a range of positions across multiple facilities, offering competitive rates and exclusive opportunities with leading hospitals and health systems.
Job Details:
- Specialty: NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Start Date: Flexible
- Duration: Full-Time
- Shift: Varies
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay: Competitive Salary
Responsibilities:
- Has thorough knowledge of the pathophysiology and developmental growth of the neonate.
- Conducts a complete assessment and reassessment of the neonate according to policy (patient acuity).
- Delivers patient care based on neonate’s gestational age and stage of development.
- Utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care based on the identified needs/problems..
- Understands and performs pain assessment and reassessment using age-appropriate tools.
- Cares for the neonatal patient utilizing the NICU policies and procedures.
- Participates in policy and procedure development and revisions.
- Participates in unit based performance improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates and states use of and functions of NICU equipment.
- Explains use and necessity of high-tech equipment to parents.
- Actively participates in parent teaching in the care of the neonate and fostering family-centered care.
- Assesses parent-infant interaction and makes appropriate referrals to support services when necessary.
- Participation in multi-disciplinary meetings and parent conferences.
- Aware of current trends in neonatal nursing.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- BSN prepared
- Minimum two years of experience in NICU
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
- Competent in vent/tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes, medication titration, and UA-lines
- Preferred: Board Certification
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible start date
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our tiniest patients and their families. Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career with DirectShifts.
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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