RN, Registered Nurse - NICU
Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionSummary:The Registered Nurse (RN) provides
professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of
patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists
physician during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse
(RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans
wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN)
observes and maintains records on patient care, condition,
reaction, and progress. The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as
primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the
planning and implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse
(RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and
procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and
direction to all support staff within department. Our 24-bed Level
II and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit allows premature
babies and newborns with special needs to stay close to their
recovering mothers. All babies who come to our NICU are critically
ill infants who are born prematurely, typically between 24 and 36
weeks, as many of these infants have low birth weights with
multiple medical problems. Our NICU also cares for full term
newborns with medical problems. We have approximately 220
deliveries a month. Our NICU offers board-certified neonatologists
and neonatal nurse practitioners available 24/7 to manage any
complications with premature or critically ill newborns. Although
the fragile newborns we care for are sustained by sophisticated
equipment, the NICU team never loses sight of the CHRISTUS vision
and the healing power of "the human touch" through family centered
care. Our staff is so dedicated to ensuring every mom and family
have a great experience at Spohn South. We are a Texas Ten Steps
facility which means breastfeeding is very important to us. We are
on the journey to Baby Friendly Designation which places the infant
and family at the center of everything we do. If you are looking to
join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages
professional development, we want you to become a part of the
CHRISTUS Spohn family! **This position qualifies for Relocation
Assistance as well as a SIGN-ON BONUS based on
experience.**Requirements:
Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , RN, Registered Nurse - NICU, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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