Registered Nurse - NICU

University Hospitals · United States

Why Choose UH Rainbow's NICU\:

• The Quentin & Elisabeth Alexander Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital represents the highest standard of NICU design, technology and clinical practice.
• Our Level IV NICU, is the highest level certified by the state of Ohio and the only comprehensive IV NICU in NEO. We have proudly held this designation for over two decades.

• Staffed and equipped to care for critically ill infants in need of emergency surgery or low birth weight babies born weighing less than two pounds, our unit unites advanced technology, the latest research and ranked clinical services in a homelike environment that has been pioneered by our team.

Why be a NICU Nurse at UH Rainbow\:

• We know that our nurses know our babies best. As a part of our award winning team, you will provide care for your baby , carefully watch for any changes, give medicines, and partner with other NICU team members to work together with parents to create a plan of care for your high-risk newborn.

• Joining the UH Rainbow Babies and Childrens NICU team comes a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to\:

  • Competitive salary

  • Medical/Dental/Vision

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement and pension plan

  • Free parking for part time and full time employees

  • $2.75/hr. incentive pay

  • $8,000 sign on bonus for experienced RNs with at least 1 year of experience. *All sign on bonus amounts are subject applicable taxes

What's Your Schedule\:

• Full time\: Day/Night rotation

• Alternating weekend/holidays
• Some call shifts will be required

** Straight Night shift or part time opportunities may be available for experienced NICU RNs only that have at least 1 year of recent NICU experience

What You Will Do

• Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
• Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
• Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
• Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
• Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
(BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, ADN, or MN required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 1 year of inpatient RN experience required. NICU or Newborn experience preferred.
• New Grad RN's outside of UH Rainbow Babies and Children's and the UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, are not being considered at this time.
• Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
• Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%