Registered Nurse - NICU - Nights

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll play a vital role in leveraging your expertise to ensure exceptional care for our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy. We are currently seeking an experienced NICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This is a full time night shift position. Responsibilities: - Collaborate to develop, adjust, and prioritize patient care plans based on nursing assessments. - Recognize and report any changes in patients' clinical conditions, identifying both actual and potential health issues from observed data. - Understand the implications of abnormal diagnostic tests and ensure follow-up actions are taken (e.g., lab results, NST, OCT, US, x-rays/scans, vital signs). - Be proficient in the Gestational/Age Maturity Rating Scale, Neonatal Abstinence Scoring, breastfeeding/bottle feeding, Glucose Protocol, bathing and daily care, oxygen setup, discharge teaching/planning, circumcision care/teaching, and PKU testing. - Quickly identify and respond to early indicators of crisis situations, preparing for imminent deliveries as needed. - Operate nursery-specific equipment, including radiant warmers, incubators, bili lights, bili blankets, Spacelabs, Dinemapp vital signs machines, scales, and pulse oximeters. - Demonstrate competence in managing emergency nursing scenarios across different body systems, tailored to age-specific criteria. - Assist with additional unit needs during crises and coordinate neonatal transport. - Document findings and communicate relevant information to the interdisciplinary team as appropriate. - Educate patients, families, and significant others, considering age-specific criteria and readiness to learn. - Perform Point of Care procedures promptly in accordance with established policies, documenting necessary information and adhering to quality control standards. - Delegate tasks appropriately to non-licensed staff based on job descriptions, licensing requirements, and standards of practice. - Contribute to the development of other staff and students in affiliation programs. - Show a willingness to cross-train and assist in other areas of the hospital, accepting assignments within competency levels as required. - Carry out other assigned duties as needed. Qualifications: - Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited RN program; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. - Must assist physician in the catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations processes. - Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in Texas or have licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. - Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at the time of hire; - At least 1 year of NICU experience is required. Work location: McKinney, TX *(Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level). Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through exceptional nursing care! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34.00 - $55.00 per hour Expected hours: 36 per week Work Location: In person