Registered Nurse - NICU - SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

Company Summary: Our client is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a large hospital located in Richmond, Washington.

Position Summary: The ideal candidates shall possess Washington Registered Nurse License, BLS and has at least 1 year of working at NICU.

Responsibilities;

·       Monitor the vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall health of premature and critically ill newborns, ensuring timely detection and response to any changes.

·       Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and nutritional support as prescribed by neonatologists, and perform necessary medical procedures such as intubation and blood draws.

·       Provide emotional support and education to the families of newborns, teaching them how to care for their infants and involving them in the care process.

·       Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to develop and implement individualized care plans for each infant.

·       Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses to care.

·       Implement and adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect vulnerable infants from hospital-acquired infections.

·       Willing to travel

Shift hours:

• 4 openings: Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 working hours per week), night shift
  

Required qualifications: 

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (associate degree, minimum)
  
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License 
  
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
  
• National Provider NRP - American Academy of Pediatrics within 90 days of hire:
  
• 1 year of Acute Care Nursing experience in NICU
  

Please see HR for information on physical demands and work environment of this job.