NICU RN
Laramie, WY
GlobalPoint
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates patient care through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The primary goal is to promote patient wellness, recovery, and positive outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of patient care within the RN scope of practice.
• Provide patient and family education based on individual needs.
• Transcribe, utilize, and implement protocols and physician orders.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

• Special Care Nursery experience required.
• NICU experience required.
• Previous hospital nursing experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, valid Wyoming RN license in good standing with the Wyoming Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required if performing C-section circulating or recovery room duties, as determined by the Department Director.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required when caring for pediatric patients.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required and must be maintained throughout employment on the Family Care Unit.
• Labor and Delivery nurses must complete Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring within one year of completing orientation and Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring within three years.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, patient, and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective listening and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn and utilize new computer software.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ethical and legal accountability in nursing practice.