NICU RN
Chandler, AZ
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

This position is available on a Level II NICU team, consisting of 12 private rooms and a Special Care Nursery (SCN) with 18 beds. The unit occasionally exceeds capacity until transitions are made.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care to neonates, including those with respiratory complications such as CPAP and ventilator support.
• Manage a variety of diagnoses including hyperbilirubinemia, meconium aspiration, respiratory distress syndrome, and Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN).
• Perform procedures such as PICC line placements, chest tube insertions, and exchange transfusions.
• Coordinate with Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and Neonatologists who are on-site during the day.
• Participate in self-scheduling and contribute to team-based care of the patients.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of recent Level II NICU experience, ideally within the last 6 months.
• Current certifications in BLS and NRP are required; STABLE certification is preferred.

Scheduling and Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts, with a focus on night shifts.
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, including both Saturday and Sunday for day shifts, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for night shifts.
• Holidays will follow a rotation with permanent staff.
• Self-scheduling is implemented to balance staff needs effectively.

Patient Care Environment

The NICU primarily serves infants born at 28 weeks and above, handling high-level care with a focus on respiratory needs, and transferring cases requiring higher-level interventions as needed to specialized facilities.

Additional Information

• Ratios: NICU - 2:1; SCN - 3:1.
• Use of GE monitors for telemetry and various ventilators such as Puritan Bennett 840.
• Pharmacy support and respiratory therapy are available 24/7.
• No nurse aides are present; nurses maintain all care responsibilities.
• Floating to other units is not required for this role.

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on neonatal care, with substantial collaboration and advancement potential.