Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU in Nashville, TN.The NICU RN will treat and evaluate term and premature newborns who may present with neonatal illnesses and promote the growth and development of the child and family.Primary areas of care can include the Level II Special Care Nursery, Delivery Room, Well-Newborn Nursery.NICU RN Roles and Responsibilities:
Attend term and pre-term deliveries and render appropriate care in the delivery room
Perform comprehensive assessment and care to neonates
Implement treatment plans based on evidence-based practices for neonatal health conditions, considering their gestational age, medical condition, and family preferences
Assist with procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and other specialized interventions
Multidisciplinary collaboration to provide coordinated and holistic care to neonates
Education and integration of parents and families into the neonatal care team by providing excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Display strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills in neonatal care
Engagement in unit development and education
Required to float to Mother/Baby Unit
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN Degree Program
2 years minimum of NICU experience preferred (hospital setting)
Delivery room training preferred
Employee must have valid BLS upon hire. ACLS, NRP, CPI and STABLE required within 90 days of hire date
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
About Nashville General HospitalNashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues tomaintainits strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while alsoprovidingcare to all segments of the communityNashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranOurbenefits include:
Benefits begin on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment
Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
Life Insurance -Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you
Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
