NICU

Nights 12 hour nights Description: Unit Notes:**CHOMP/Montage is a NICOTINE-FREE facility - all drug screen reports must have a negative result for nicotine/cotinine. If tested positive, will submit for review to the client, but it could cause the contract to be cancelled.*PLEASE

INCLUDE WITH ALL CHOMP SUBMISSIONS: - do they have epic exp, yes/no, if yes- last time used- email address- interview availability times**ALL RTO needs to be in at the time of submission. NO RTO will be approved after candidate is presented to facility.UnitNICU/NurseryMiscellaneous Info & Examples if Needed Level of NICULevel II# of beds8 beds, average census 2-3 patientsRatios1:2:3, always at least 2 nursesRequired CertificationsBLS, NRP; RNC-NIC preferred and STABLE preferredCommon diagnoses/Types of patients31 weeks & higher, hyperbilirubinemia, phototherapy, hypoglycemia, IV antibiotics, feedersExperience or 'Must have' skillsMust have at least 2 years of NICU experience, must have at least level 3 experience. Must be comfortable with stabalization. In our unit, NICU nurses are expected to attend deliveries specifically in the role of the baby nurse. This means they are responsible for the immediate care of the newborn, including initiating resuscitation if needed. Unlike larger NICUs that send a full team, we typically send one RN and one RT to deliveries. The RN must be confident and competent in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization from the moment of birth. NO 1st time travelers. Charge experience preferred. Must have level III experience or above. Must have couplet care experience. Must be skilled in breastfeeding techniques & education. Must be confident working in smaller environment with less resources.pediatric/PICU experience would be helpful to be able to floatAre RNs required to titrate dripsNo Common titratable &/or set rate dripsnaCharge Nurse/House SupervisorYes - small patient assignment if neededAre there nurse aids on this unit/RatiosNo aidesNeonatologist in house 24/7Available 24/7 but not in houseRT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)Seldom get vented patients - if they do they get shipped out 24Hrs or less, must be comfortable with high flow nasal canula and CPAP Is there tele on this unit Monitor Techs RNs read stripsPhillips tele monitors & phillips fetal monitors. Nurses monitor all tele.Shifts & Scheduling12 hour shiftsWeekend RequirementEvery otherHoliday RequirementWorked into permanent staff rotationIs there a call or standby requirementYes, must be available within 30mins of call, would be placed on call for low census. Floating RequirementsYes, will be expected to float and help with other tasks, will float to couplet careScrub Color/Dress CodeProvidedUnit/Departments specific orientationDepends on experience, typically 2-3 shiftsAdditional NotesMust be able to hit the ground running. Must be able to manage patients on own with small amount of staff & resources. Need experienced nurses as a lot of staffing is newer within last few years.

Cancellation Policy: **Client reserves the right to Call-off a Professional up to the equivalent of 36 hours during a 13 week assignment, with no penalty or need to pay for the shift. 14 days notice to cancel assignment

Charting System: EPIC

BSN Required: No

License to Submit: Yes

Trauma Level: Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 hour nights

Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, NRP Advanced (Neonatal Resuscitation Program),

STABLE Certification: 91