Nurse Nursery Acute

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Nursery Acute setting is responsible for providing comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to acutely ill and convalescing neonates from birth through their hospital stay. This role requires specialized knowledge and skills in neonatal assessment, advanced life support interventions, medication administration, family-centered care, and coordination of care with a multidisciplinary team. The Nursery Acute RN plays a critical role in ensuring optimal outcomes for the most vulnerable patient population.

Job Responsibilities

• Assessment and Monitoring:
  • Conduct thorough and ongoing neonatal assessments, including vital signs, respiratory effort, cardiac function, neurological status, skin integrity, and nutritional intake.
  • Interpret and respond to changes in patient condition, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, pulse oximetry, capnography).
  • Identify potential complications and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.

Family-Centered Care:

• • Communication and Education:
    • Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with parents and families.
    • Provide comprehensive education on their infant's condition, treatment plan, progress, and care needs.
    • Teach parents infant care skills (e.g., feeding, diapering, bathing, medication administration).
  • Emotional Support:
    • Offer emotional support to families during a challenging time, facilitating coping mechanisms and providing resources.
    • Encourage parent involvement in their infant's care.
  • Discharge Planning:
    • Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans.
    • Ensure families are prepared for home care and have access to necessary resources.

Minimum:

Experience:

• One year recent acute care experience

Licensure:

• AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State.
• BLS Certification.
• NRP and Complete STABLE required within 30 days of employment. 

Special Skills:

None Specified

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