Join a dedicated healthcare team providing compassionate nursing care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting within a vibrant regional healthcare network in the Southeastern United States. This part-time, night-shift role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care aligned with established policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify their care needs accurately.
• Organize and implement appropriate patient care plans.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for neonates and their families.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, overseeing unit operations.
• Document patient care thoroughly and accurately.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Monitor care quality using outcome-based indicators.
• Participate actively in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
• Adapt care to meet age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
• Support patients' cultural and spiritual practices within medical guidelines.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

No prior experience required; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or the relevant regional licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of neonatal patients.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift frequently; sensory acuity for patient communication and observation.
• Willingness to work in an environment with potential exposure to blood and other infectious materials.