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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse - NICU RN POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) SPECIALTY UNIT: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - NICU LOCATION: Norman, OK SHIFT: Nights JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, and caring RN - NICU nurse to become a part of our medical team. It takes a special person to become a nurse, but that is especially true for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses. You will provide round-the-clock care for ill and premature newborn infants and their families. Aside from this, your responsibility as an RN - NICU nurse includes attending to the basic needs of infants, such as feeding and changing their diapers. Likewise, you will coordinate their medical treatments with the NICU physician. As a NICU nurse, you are also expected to offer support and comfort to ill and premature newborns, as well as their parents and the rest of their family. To become a successful RN - NICU nurse, you must possess an emphatic and caring nature. You also have to work well under pressure in a stressful environment, coordinate treatments, and work together with our neonatal healthcare team of professionals. On top of that, you should have extensive knowledge of the complex equipment in the NICU used to treat high-risk newborns. Responsibilities: Deliver direct and individualized care to severely ill and premature newborn infants round-the-clock by applying scientific nursing principles and processes. Collaborate with the families of patients and our NICU healthcare professionals to ensure efficient implementation of patient care to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provide hands-on care, monitoring, and feeding of the babies. Perform medical procedures, such as conducting tests, administering medications, and inserting intravenous lines. Use and adjust specialized NICU medical equipment. Assist NICU physicians in administering medical treatments and procedures. Formulate nursing plans and assess the efficacy of treatments. Work intimately with parents who are going through an emotional experience with their newborns. Offer comfort and support to parents and families to help them get through these trying times. Educate families on the at-home care of their newborn infants Job Benefits: Competitive salary Direct Deposit 401K Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits Employee discount program Excellent room for growth and advancement Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as an RN in a clinical setting. Active RN license within the State of practice. Current certifications (variable depending on the facility). A CPR certification. An excellent understanding of health information structures and NICU specialized equipment. Exhibit exceptional empathy, as well as written and verbal communication skills. Ability to offer emotional support to parents, guardians, and family members. Ability to work in a stressful and emotional environment. Available to work 12-hour day and night shifts. As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, i4 Search Group has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward.

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