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NICU Registered Nurse. Job in Joplin Gr8Jobs
Job Description
Mercy is seeking a dedicated RN to join our NICU night shift, providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns. In this role, you'll perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, manage ventilators and medications, monitor vital signs, and respond to emergencies using evidence-based protocols. You'll collaborate closely with neonatologists, therapists, and families to deliver family-centered care, educate parents, and ensure safe transitions. Mercy offers a supportive, growth-focused culture with ongoing education, clinical advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a lifesaving impact every shift. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive night-shift nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns in the NICUPerform ongoing neonatal assessments, monitor vital signs, and document accurately in the EMRAdminister medications, IV therapies, and manage ventilators and respiratory support equipment Respond to neonatal emergencies and participate in resuscitations following NRP and hospital protocols Educate and support families, promoting family-centered care and safe discharge planning Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans Maintain strict infection prevention and patient safety standards Participate in unit-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice initiatives, and continuing education Required Skills Neonatal intensive care nursing Ventilator and respiratory support management Medication administration and IV therapy Neonatal assessment and monitoring Electronic fetal and neonatal monitoring systems Family education and support Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Infection prevention and control Emergency response and neonatal resuscitation Interdisciplinary care coordination