Description
- Certification Details
- Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Job Details
- The NICU RN provides comprehensive care to neonates in a Level III NICU, focusing on the treatment of patients from 22 weeks gestation and above.
- This role involves managing respiratory distress, glucose management, and care for neonates requiring surgery or cardiac interventions.
- Patient Care: Provide specialized care to neonates, including those < 24-28 weeks, with a focus on respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and infectious disease management.
- Medication Administration: Use Pyxis medication system to administer IV vasopressors, surfactants, and steroids.
- Documentation: Utilize Nationwide Children's EPIC system for accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Communication: Implement SBAR communication method to ensure effective interaction with healthcare providers and families.
- Special Procedures: Perform and manage procedures including arterial line management, central line care, and neonatal abstinence syndrome interventions.
- Respiratory Management: Oversee ventilator settings and adjustments (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP).
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including NP, interpretation services, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory services, social services, and unit secretary.
- Candidates with prior experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) will be given special consideration.
- Care for neonates with conditions such as respiratory distress, glucose management issues, and those requiring surgical or cardiac interventions transferred to NCH main campus.
- Nationwide Children's NICU supports all necessary equipment, supplies, patient care policies, and procedures.
- Job Requirements
- Experience in NICU Level III and Level IV settings.
- Competency in cardiovascular dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
- Proficient in gastrointestinal feeding methods and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes.
- Expertise in infection control measures and IV therapy, including umbilical artery and vein catheter management.
- Unit Specific Information
- Nationwide Children's NICU supports all necessary equipment, supplies, patient care policies, and procedures.
- Additional Details
- Check UD/Unit Cost Center Link to determine certifications required per unit.
- AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable). Letter of completion not acceptable.
- *Travelers can renew ACLS at the facility.
- License Verification required within 30 days of start.
- Required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych.
- Required within 30 days of start for certain positions.
- Required annually for certain certifications.
- Dress Code - For candidate to review and initial via DocuSign.
- The Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism Form is required for all candidates
- Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31).
- Ohio State - Fingerprint Attestation (Subs)
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