NICU RN

NICU Registered Nurse

Joint Base Lewis McChord

We are looking for a Nurse to provide comprehensive professional nursing care to critically ill nursing patients in the NICU. The NICU RNs are responsible for infant(s) throughout the tour of duty and have extensive knowledge and experience and have the skill for concentrated effort and self-motivation to carry out patient care requirements.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for caring for infants with a variety of respiratory support devices such as oscillators, vents, iNO, CPAP, SIPAP, nasal cannula and trach tubes.
• Participate in the development and updating of patient care plans.
• Monitor IV fluids, blood and blood products, check rate, volume and insertion site.
• Perform Neonatal catheter care. Change fluid containers and tubing. Recognize potential problems and take corrective action. Perform basic infant care procedures, lifting, turning, transporting and positioning.
• Providing personal hygiene care, changes linens, clothing and feeds infants to include NG/OG, PO, G-tube feedings.
• Support, assist and instruct breast feeding Mothers to promote maximum nutritional needs based on Mothers' desire to breast feed.
• Set up or assist in setting up and use specialized equipment such as ventilator support oxygen delivery systems, drainage suction devices, hypothermic units and infusion pumps.
• Mix and administer prescribed medication orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, topically, etc., and knows which drugs shall alter the effects of another drug if administered concurrently prior to the administration of medication.
• Serve as a resource person whom other critical care nurses and other health providers consult when particularly difficult problems in care of critically ill patients arise.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse in the state of Washington
• 1+ year experience in NICU or related field
• BLS/CPR
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in an intensive environment is essential.

Schedule/Shift:

• Flexible

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan, multiple medical, dental and vision plan options, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time Offered in WA (1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)