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Restered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with NICU experience to join our dynamic team in the Special Care Nursery and Postpartum unit. This role involves providing high-quality care to newborns in a Level 2 Special Care Nursery, attending every delivery, and supporting stable postpartum couplets. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for neonatal care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Neonatal Care: Provide care for Level 2 Special Care Nursery babies when the nursery is open, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supporting feeding and developmental needs.
- Delivery Attendance: Attend every delivery to provide immediate neonatal recovery and stabilization for newborns.
- Postpartum Support: Float to the LDRP unit to care for stable postpartum couplets (maximum of 2 couplets), ensuring mother-baby bonding and recovery support.
- Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor infants for signs of distress, administer interventions as needed, and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans.
- On-Call Duties: Be available for on-call shifts as required, with a maximum of 16 hours of call in a 6-week period.
- Documentation: Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions in electronic medical records.
- Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Family Support: Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to families regarding newborn care, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Qualifications:
- Current RN license in [Insert State].
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- NICU experience is required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required.
- Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) are a plus.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Schedule & Call Requirements:
- On-Call: Maximum of 16 hours in a 6-week period.
- Shift schedules may vary based on unit needs, including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
Primary Skills:
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience
- Postpartum & LDRP care
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP certification)
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking
- Team collaboration and communication
Education: Bachelors Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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