Neonatal Transition RN-FT-7p-7a-NICU-Baptist Medical Center

Company: Integris Health
Location: Denton
Posted on: September 5, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Neonatal Transition RN Job Code: 1371 Position Summary: Attends a delivery to advocate for the needs of the newborn(s) after delivery. Assess, manage, and monitor the stability of newborn(s) for any anomalies or signs of distress. Works in conjunction with Labor and Delivery Nurse(s), OB physician(s), NICU staff and/or Pediatric staff assigned to delivery on behalf of the newborn and their family to coordinate newborn patient care. May float to other units. May be required to participate in on call status. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Essential Functions: The Neonatal Transition RN responsibilities includes, but not limited to, the following: * Assesses and re-assesses the newborn(s) to include basic life support, pediatric advanced life support, respiratory support, thermoregulation, and metabolic stability as appropriate. * Develops care plans that promote, facilitate, and maintain newborn wellness. * Provides newborn care at the bedside while promoting skin to skin, breastfeeding, bonding and transition support. * Assists with newborn airway support, cardiopulmonary and temperature stabilization, frequent vital signs, initiation of Late Preterm program and care when applicable. * Administers medications as needed, provides neonatal abstinence scoring and urine/meconium collection as needed, as well as, blood glucose and Sa02 monitoring, thermoregulation, lab work and T-piece resuscitation. * Implements appropriate patient care interventions, and evaluates patient care interventions to ensure appropriate level of care is provided. . * Communicates effectively with other departments in an effort to resolve issues ensuring efficient and optimal patient care outcomes. * Acts as instructor/educator to Labor and Delivery & Mother-baby Nurses when appropriate Accountability: Reports to the Clinical Director Labor/Delivery Required Physical Demands (Subject to Reasonable Accommodation): Keyboarding/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exits up to 2/3 of the time Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects) Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes Seeing: Yes Hearing: Yes Color Acuity (Must be able to distinguish and identify colors): Yes This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Environmental Conditions: Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Qualifications: * Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state. * 18 months experience as a staff Registered Nurse required. * NICU or newborn nursery experience preferred. * Current BLS certification, NRP certification and STABLE certification upon hire, or completion within 30 days of hire date. * Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). * Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

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