NICU Nurse – 10k bonus Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Job Description:

$10,000 BONUS! Why join ECHN? Paid Leavedays are based offbudgeted hours, plus 3 floating holidays. 401K with a 2% match isoffered to Registered Nurses that are part of the union. Annual BSNBonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetaryrewards are also offered. Refer to our policies for more details.

Tuition Reimbursement Offered for those who want to continue theireducation- eligible after 3 months of employment!

Free Parking atall locations:

MMH has an employee only garage or parking lot, andRGH has a parking lot.

POSITION SUMMARY

Utilizing the nursingprocess, provides high quality direct and indirect patientcenteredcare. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with theinterdisciplinary team, patients and families. Communicates, asappropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quicklyand accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and developmentover the life span and the skills necessary to provideage-appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes theprofession of nursing and professional practice through collegialsupport and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Must be a graduate of an accredited schoolof Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse licensein the State of Connecticut. Must provide copy of diploma ortranscript upon hire. Must have certification in BLS and NRP uponhire or receive all certifications within a year after hire dateand maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN inthis role.

EXPERIENCE

Previous NICU experience required.

COMPETENCIES

Must be able to communicate effectively in English,both verbally and in writing and possess basic computer skills.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Disclaimer:

Job descriptionsare not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustivelists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or workingconditions associated with the job. They are intended to beaccurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilitiesof this position. These responsibilities and competencies listedbelow may change from time to time. Job-Specific CompetencyPerforms population-specific comprehensive assessments andre-assessments of the maternal and newborns condition and careneeds including the psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural,and spiritual aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizesappropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates thepatient and family regarding pain management. Documentationreflects assessments, interventions and evaluation ofeffectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care asindicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.

Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Involves thepatient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five(5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medicationerrors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correctadministration based on age of the patient and their clinicalcondition. Performs all aspects of patient care which includesLevel II Newborn Intensive care, Well Newborn care and Postpartum,in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotespositive patient outcomes. Documents the nursing process andresponses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriatetools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized andfunction under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinkingskills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.

Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and familiesbased upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness oflearning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent withevidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growthand development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and developmentfor neonates of all gestational ages and for women over thelifespan. Possesses the skills necessary to provide age-appropriatecare to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patientstatus in order to identify each patients age-specific needs andprovide care needed by the patient group. Provides an accurate andpertinent report of the patients condition for safe transfer ofcare. Monitors the hemodynamic status of the neonate, correctlyinterpreting and responding to results, and communicating criticalinformation to the provider in a timely manner. Demonstratesknowledge and clinical competence with invasive equipment used inthe care of the critical newborn. Provides appropriatedevelopmental care to sick and premature newborns. Performspopulation-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments ofthe maternal and newborns condition and care needs including thepsychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritualaspects.