NICU Registered Nurses (RNs)

Schedule: Full-time Night Shift

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Summary:

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital is seeking full-time NICU RNs for Night Shift.

Learn more about The Moore Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) here

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

1. Provides age appropriate care for the population served. Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.

2. Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.

3. Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being.

4. Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes admission and shift assessments).

5. Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort.

6. Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources.

7. Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure.

8. Performs peripheral venipuncture and peripheral and central vascular access care according to policy & procedure.

9. Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.

10. Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Rapid Response or Code Blue/Pink.

11. Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure.

12. Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.

13. Adheres to aseptic technique as appropriate.

14. Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.

15. Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.

16. Assesses the NICU patient and family, plans and initiates care and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, including but not limited to: Cardiopulmonary monitoring, Homodynamic monitoring, Pulse Oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, Respiratory Support, Central Line/IV therapy (including medication administration), sedation, NG/OG/ND feedings, phototherapy, thermoregulation

17. Demonstrates competency and knowledge in Neonatal Care: Respiratory Distress, Apnea/Bradycardia, Hypothermia, Hypoglycemia, Sepsis, Infection Prevention, Kangaroo care, Breastfeeding, Developmental Care

18. Maintains patient safety through utilization of the newborn identification process, minimizes the infant’s separation from the family, promotes a sense of control for the family

Requirements:

· Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.

· A minimum of 1 year current NICU experience required. Training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation, and must be successfully completed as scheduled.

Click APPLY to submit resume or apply online: https://careers.pennmedicine.org/jobs/14012496-rn-bedside-neonatal-icu

Additional Information:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• NICU: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pennnsylvania RN license (Required)

Work Location: In person