Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Cincinnati, OH
Talent4Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

8 Weeks Assignment Nightshift only 3- 12 hour shifts per week Weekend support needed At least 3 years required

Duties:

Job Description:
The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. All care is provided based on the concepts inherent in the model of care for TCH which promotes an on-going partnership between patients and families and the team of healthcare providers. The care is culturally based and age specific. The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Unit Description:
NICU:
-The level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a new 15-bed unit.
-The NICU can care for very preterm, 28 weeks gestation, to term infants that require additional support.
-The range of medical conditions include but are not limited to respiratory support, feeding assistance, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, glucose instability, and antibiotic therapy.
-NICU RNs attend all high-risk deliveries and assist with initial assessments as needed.
-Staff RNs provide evidence-based care and place special emphasis on skin-to-skin, breastfeeding, and safe sleep practices.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:
-The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education.
-The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
-The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
-The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:

Required Education:
-Diploma of Nursing 

Preferred Education:
-BSN

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Ohio RN License or Compact.
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-NRP