NICU Staff Nurse

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Evaluate and oversee patients in the NICU and report to supervisors any changes in condition.
• Maintain and calibrate NICU equipment for patient safety and support.
• Administer medications as prescribed by attending NICU physician.
• Connect intravenous lines to administer medication and extract samples.
• Communicate with parents/guardians the plan of care and scope of treatment.
• Obtain and evaluate test results.
• Consult with physicians and other nurses on plan of care, progress and prognosis.

Key Skills

• Working knowledge of all NICU equipment (e.g. incubator, ventilator, etc.)