Registered Nurse (RN) (Neonatal Special Care Nursery)

Overview

Neonatal Special Care Nursery: 

 

If you are looking to progress your career or have been interested in a more critical care aspect of neonatal nursing, this eight-bed, level II NICU is for you. This unit cares for any neonate requiring specialized services, those that are born premature, and any neonate on ventilator support greater than 24 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow as a clinician while caring for the littlest of patients. Flexible with highly experienced, approachable management, this unit is a great place to begin or further your career in the fulfilling specialty of neonatal care.

 

Responsibilities

• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent and continuous. 
• Documents results of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, care plan nursing interventions and evaluation and patient progress in medical record according to
• hospital/nursing policy and the Nursing Standards of Care/Practice for the specific patient type.
• Appropriately analyzes patient information/assessment to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multi disciplinary approach.
• Recognizes adverse reaction to medications and takes immediate and appropriate action.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Evaluates the patient's needs for discharge and accesses appropriate resources for the patient and/or family.
• Consistently provides written and verbal education to patients and/or families.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate. 
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the best patient outcomes.
• Functions as a Resource Nurse, making decisions in the absence of the Clinical Leader and/or the Nurse Manager.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
• Consistently promotes teamwork within the unit and between departments.
• Floats to Labor & Delivery and Pediatrics when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Nursing Preferred
• Previous newborn, nicu or special care nursery experience required.  
• RN License / New Jersey Required
• BLS certification Required
• American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support is required. Specialty credentialing required to be achieved within the first year and maintained thereafter include: CSMC IV Certification, CPR, and NRP
• Specialty professional nursing certification preferred
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

 

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

 

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

 

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.