Mother Baby Unit with 3-4 births per day. Nurses care for 3-4 couplets with the focus on patient education and patient safety. The focus is on total care with an emphasis on family bonding in a supportive environment for both the birth family and the staff caring for the birth family. All nursing shift are 12 hours with nursing floating between post partum and well baby nursery areas.
Qualifications:
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Essential Functions:
Nursing care for newborns requires a Level II Nursery. As a nurse in the Special Care Nursery [SCN] you will provide direct and specialized care for newborns needing close monitoring due to premature birth, birth defects, infection or other medical conditions requiring close observation and assessments.
Working in the SCN with doctors and other healthcare professionals, the SCN nurse assists in developing and implementing a plan of care for high-risk newborns requiring high-technology care, including ventilators, incubators or other special equipment or surgery. Monitors and maintains neonatal oxygen therapy. Monitors and maintains intravenous therapies. Assesses/Monitors vital parameters with non-invasive and invasive techniques. Safely administers medications, including calculating and re-checking of appropriate dosages, proper administration and monitoring for side effects.
Fully supports breast-feeding by encouraging pumping; use of breast milk as able; allowing for privacy during feeding; providing encouragement; utilizing resources for difficult feeding situations; and double-checking identification of stored breast milk prior to use. Participates in and assures preparation for neonatal transport. Maintains NRP certification. Performs bedside urine testing. Provides measures to decrease the risk of infant abduction and demonstrates appropriate response in actual/potential situations. Demonstrates proficiency in ventilator management of newborns. Demonstrates proficiency in TPN administration to newborns.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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