RN Acute-NICU Transport-Blank Childrens Hospital
RN Acute-NICU Transport-Blank Childrens Hospital
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Why UnityPoint Health
Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.
- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
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Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Overview
Registered Nurse NICU Transport Blank Childrens Hospital
Shift: FullTime Nights 7p7a Every 4th Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Benefits Eligible
As a member of the interdisciplinary team contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Travels to other healthcare facilities under the direction of a neonatologist to participate in the care of the newborn. Provides bedside support in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Attends all high risk deliveries in the Maternity Center and procedures. The Neonatal Transport Team also supports Iowa Lutheran Hospital Maternity Center. A FamilyCentered Care approach is implemented in the delivery of care.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the needs of patients and families providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
- Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care.
- Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty on assigned unit in accordance with established policies procedures and standards of care.
- Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
- Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
- Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program
BSN degree preferred
Experience:
No less than 2 years of NICU experience
6 months of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency
Backup transport experience preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or obtain certification within three 3 months from date of hire
- Successfully complete department specific certifications within one year of hire date
- Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons
Successfully complete High Risk Neonatal Nursing certification within one year
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Microsoft Office basic computer skills
- Customer/patient focused
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
Other:
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
- Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle rental or own vehicle.
Employment Type
Full-Time
