RN - ICN

Job Description:
I. PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and with consideration of age-specific and population specific accommodation.

Utilizes leadership skills to effectively direct other nursing personnel and coordinate patient care as required by the Nurse Practice Act and department and hospital standards. Delegates appropriately to utilizing clear expectations and feedback.

Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, and family members and other health care disciplines in achieving excellence in patient care during hospitalization and at discharge planning.

Utilizes analytical skills to provide efficient patient care to manage critical situations in a timely, safe manner.

Demonstrates competency in all interventions when administering physical and psychological care to patients according to department specific skills checklist.

Demonstrates leadership skills in team interactions and enhances interpersonal relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment.

Job Qualifications:
A. Education:

1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of

State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs and

Successful completion of appropriate continuing education specific

to job requirements

B. Experience: At least 2 year's full time experience in a level 3 NICU required for new hires

C. Other Skills:

1. Certified in B.L.S. - C.P.R.

2. Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

3. STABLE and Cardiac STABLE strongly encouraged within two years

4. Certification in High Risk Neonate encouraged

5. Maintains cross-training skills to at least one other LDRP area such as well baby nursery.

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