Registered Nurse- NICU - Weekend Option - Full Time Day Shift

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1045 SLC-CH Neonatal ICU

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

6:30 AM- 7:00 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000
• $7 Weekend Option Differential

Job Description

A NICU nurse is a medical professional with specialized skills in caring for newborn infants who are either premature, born with congenital deformities, experience delivery complications, and/or life-threatening illnesses.

The NICU nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and the plan of care. On a daily basis, they administer medications, perform complex procedures, work with complicated technology, and consult with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate all aspects of the neonate’s care.

They comfort the neonates and provide education and comfort to the families.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Must obtain NRP within one year of hire