NICU Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate NICU Nurse to join our team at DCH Health System. As a key member of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, you will provide exceptional patient care and leadership to our team of healthcare professionals.

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct thorough assessments of each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis, taking into account physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Patient Education: Develop and implement patient education plans based on individual needs, identifying barriers to learning and providing effective communication.
• Care Coordination: Coordinate care planning with patients, families, providers, and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
• Leadership and Delegation: Assign and delegate nursing care to team members, ensuring patient needs are met and team members are utilized effectively.
• Quality and Safety: Apply safety principles when performing care and accurately document observations, care provided, and changes in care plans.

• Licensure and Certification: Current Alabama RN license and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
• Education and Experience: Professional nursing certification preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.

The NICU Nurse will work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.