RN - NICU - Full Time, Nights

Baptist Health
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Sep 22, 2024
Job Description: Registered Nurse, NICU Shift: Nights, Full Time Where You'll Be: NICU Nurses provide level III care to infants as early as 26 weeks gestation. NICU is comprised of 12 all private rooms with the ability to hold up to 18 patients.NICU nurses care for 2-3 patients depending on acuity. Nurses also cross-train to the newborn nursery and assist with deliveries as needed. NICU experience is strongly preferred, to include experience with high-flow oxygen therapy and ventilators; however, a limited number of new graduate nurses are accepted each year. What You'll Do: Implement the nursing process for each patient regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) assigned to his/her care and is responsible for the patient's care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. Promote positive patient outcomes, quality of care, and initiate change through active involvement Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development What You'll Need: Active Kentucky Nurse License BCLS (Required within 90 days) NRP (Required within 6 months of employment) 2 years of NICU experience (Strongly preferred) If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.