Description
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Summary:
The Nursery Registered Nurse (RN) at UNC HEALTH Lenoir will operate as a key member of the health care team while providing evidence based, quality patient care to newborns. The Nursery RN must utilize the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating while caring for newborn infants. The Nursery RN is responsible for the medical, educational, and psychological care of the newborn from time of delivery until discharge. The Nursery RN will provide family-centered education to mothers and caregivers as it relates to routine newborn care, breastfeeding, and infant safety. Evaluate mother/caregiver’s understanding to education and report findings to providers. Refer high-risk newborns for high-risk tracking, provide breastfeeding assistance to breastfeeding mothers, and maintain a safe rooming-in environment. Assist provider in the care of sick newborns to include but not limited to: IV/UVC insertion, monitoring/treating blood glucose levels, administration of bedside CPAP, drawing neonatal labs and interpreting lab values, initiating/maintaining bilirubin light therapy, providing neonatal resuscitation, etc. Assist provider in stabilizing newborns for transport to higher care level facilities (Level II, III, IV). Develop and implement nursing care plans, communicate and interact professionally with providers, staff, patients and families. Maintain electronic medical records. Provide nursing services to infants and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Nursery RN will actively participate in outstanding service excellence standards as it relates to UNC HEALTH Lenoir’s mission to ensure exceptional healthcare for the people we serve and by following the Carolina Care tenants:knowing, being with, doing for, empowering, and enabling.
Responsibilities:
The Family Birth Center provides care for gynecological, obstetrical and newborn patient populations. The unit is supported by a variety of resource persons and staff consisting of: registered nurses who specialize in women’s services and newborn care, nursing assistants, secretaries, clinical coordinators, and a unit director. Providers from Kinston Community Health Center, Lenoir County Health Department and UNC Women’s Health at Lenoir provide patient care for the gynecological and obstetrical patient populations. Providers from Kinston Pediatrics, Lenoir Family Medicine and Hope Physicians provide care for the newborn patient population. The focus of care is family-centered with well infants rooming in, providing maximum bonding opportunities and learning experiences for every patient.
Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; RN or BSN Required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
- One year Nursery/NICU RN experience preferred; will consider new graduate with a passion for newborn care, elevated skill level and good time management.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina; BCLS certification; additional certifications such as Neonatal Resuscitation Provider and STABLE encouraged and required after hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Good interpersonal skills; Communicates clearly and concisely verbally and in writing
- Exposure and basic skills in use of clinical computer systems
- Self-motivation; strong organizational skills; able to multi-task; goal oriented
- Strong customer focus
- Strong judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, etc. based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as noxious odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
- Requires a range of physical activity from sedentary work to heavy work. Includes sitting, standing, walking and lifting patients; some carrying, pushing, pulling, and lifting objects involved in day-to-day activities. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Ability to concentrate in surroundings.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Family Birth Center
Work Type: Part- Time
Standard Hours Per Week:20 hours
Work Schedule: Night
Location of Job: LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No