Details Client NameBrookdale University Hospital Medical Center Job TypeTravel OfferingNursing ProfessionRN SpecialtyNICU Job ID33079164 Job TitleBHMC- RN NICU Weekly Pay$2451.25 Shift Details ShiftNight - 11.5x3 - 07PM Scheduled Hours34 Job Order Details Start Date09/08/2025 End Date12/06/2025 Duration13 Week(s) Job DescriptionJob Title: Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Registered Nurse - NICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 34.50 Experience: - 1+ year in emergency or critical care setting. - 1+ year in pediatric setting. License: - Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse. Certifications: - NRP - ACLS - BLS - PALS Must-Have: - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Description: Neonatal intensive care RNs provide critical care to premature and sick newborns. Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. Ensures a newborn's critical care treatment is secure. Delivery of care is based on the standards of care and practices established by the Department of Nursing and other policies and procedures. Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being. Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses, registered nurses on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff. Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient and parent(s). Provide respiratory care support ensuring that ventilator equipment is functioning properly and tubing is patent. Tape and tubing must be in place, and oxygen saturation levels must remain at appropriate levels. Ensure that blood gases indicate good oxygen exchange and perform chest suction when needed. Feed NICU patients via bottle, naso-gastric tubes, or IV. Set up IV pumps and maintain feeding rates. Measure abdominal girth and check for stools for blood. Start IVs and draw blood as needed. Assess IV and draw sites for skin breakdown and skin damage. Work with physicians and upper-level nursing to develop and assist with treatment and examination of patients. Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, caregiver teaching, discharge planning, home care, and psychosocial/spiritual needs. Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen. Oversee and ensure the provision of all aspects of care for the patient. Supervise the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice. Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensure timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis. Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen. Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiate follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities. Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs. Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments. Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately, and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines. Other Responsibilities: Assume charge responsibilities as delegated. Ensure appropriate coverage of all patients by assisting and relieving co-workers. Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, parents, and staff. Participate in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs. Contribute to research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department. Client Details Address1 Brookdale Plaza CityBrooklyn StateNY Zip Code11212 Job Board DisclaimerBy applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center