Neonatal Care Specialist

5 days ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Neonatal Care Specialist to join our team at the Kentucky Children's Hospital. As a key member of our neonatal care unit, you will provide acute care to chemically dependent neonates and be oriented to work in the NICU.

The primary responsibilities for this position include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care, which includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

  • Knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson's Caring model.
  • Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
  • BASIC computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers, and physicians.
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. They will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live.

About Our University Community

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



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