Registered Nurse - Per Diem (Casual)
Crozer Health
Patient Population:
Infants experiencing significant life threatening conditions who require multi-system support and monitoring.
Summary
Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications. Assisting the NICU provider team in medical procedures and treatments. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators Identifies stages of human growth and development and uses this information to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Identifies the psychology of developmental stages and uses this information to provide age appropriate care which fosters growth. Utilizes communication skills appropriate to the age, developmental stage, and literacy level of patients served. Recognizes and reports suspected cases of child/elder abuse in accordance with applicable statutes. Implements measures to maximize the safety and security of patients. Identifies the physiology of the newborn period and uses this information to plan appropriate nursing care. Identifies the pathophysiology of the ill newborn suffering single system or multi-system disease/dysfunction and uses this information to plan appropriate nursing care. Performs a comprehensive neonatal assessment. Performs a comprehensive developmental assessment of the infant. Develops and institutes a teaching plan for parents, including CPR instruction as needed.Requirements
Current PA RN License
Minimum of 2 years recent clinical nursing experience in a Pediatric/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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