Registered Nurse- NICU - Weekend Option - Full Time Day Shift
@ L.E. Cox Medical CentersRegistered Nurse- NICU - Weekend Option - Full Time Day Shift
About the job
The employer provides specialized neonatal intensive care, focusing on preemies and ill newborns. The RN role involves assessments, treatments, family education, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality neonatal care.
Requirements
- RN license active in Missouri
- BLS certification within 90 days
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in multitasking environment
- Experience with neonatal care preferred
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Previous nursing experience beneficial
- Effective leadership abilities
- Critical thinking skills
Full job description
Description
:A NICU nurse is a medical professional with specialized skills in caring for newborn infants who are either premature, born with congenital deformities, experience delivery complications, and/or life-threatening illnesses. The NICU nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and the plan of care. On a daily basis, they administer medications, perform complex procedures, work with complicated technology, and consult with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate all aspects of the neonate’s care. They comfort the neonates and provide education and comfort to the families. Education:
▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience:
▪ Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills:
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills
▪ Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
▪ Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
▪ Must obtain NRP within one year of hire