NICU RN
Laramie, WY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Special Care Nursery/Peds/NICU RN

Location: Laramie, Wyoming Employment Type: Contract (8 weeks) Shift: Rotating Hours per Week: 36

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care through assessment, evaluation, and treatment, with a primary goal of achieving wellness and recovery.

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming, in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience of 5 years
• NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year
• Experience in a Special Care Nursery setting
• Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment
• Current, valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, maintained throughout employment, if caring for pediatric patients
• Current, valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, maintained throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of care for patients within scope of practice
• Provide patient education according to individual needs
• Transcribe, use, and implement protocols and physician orders
• Coordinate the healthcare team and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills, including a friendly, tactful, patient, empathetic, and professional approach in person and on the telephone
• Strong verbal and written communication with staff, managers, and the public
• Effective listening, organization, time management, and prioritization
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision
• Ability to learn new computer software programs
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information
• Demonstrated ethical and legal accountability