Care Staffing Professionals Job Description - Registered Nurse - NICU - Responsibilities, Requirements & Working Conditions

Sep 13, 2026

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Care Staffing Professionals job description details the Registered Nurse role within a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), outlining general work purpose, supervision scope, and at-will employment language. The document specifies core responsibilities including individualized infant care, assessment, specialized feedings and therapy, medication administration with adverse reaction reporting, equipment monitoring, and coordination with the healthcare team. It also covers family education, discharge planning, documentation expectations, required orientation, safety and compliance duties (OSHA, GHR protocol, HIPAA), and conditions for shift work plus physical demands.

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Position: Registered Nurse – NICU

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Care Staffing Professionals Job Description Position: Registered Nurse – NICU This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at-will. Position Summary Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurses care for newborn babies who are delivered pre-term (neonates) or at-term newborns who experience complications at the time of birth. The NICU provides intensive around-the-clock care, including both medical needs and basic daily care activities. Position Responsibilities NICU Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to basic nursing care, responsibilities of NICU Nurses include (but are not limited to): 􀁸 Cares for infants transitioning to extra uterine life 􀁸 Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient 􀁸 Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans 􀁸 Provides nutritional assessment & specialized feedings 􀁸 Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs 􀁸 Provides arterial & intravenous therapy 􀁸 Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as incubators and ventilators 􀁸 Prepares and administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments 􀁸 Monitors vital signs and initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology, communicates patient’s condition to care team 􀁸 Assists treating physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations 􀁸 Instructs and educates patient’s family 􀁸 Participates in discharge planning 􀁸 Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms 􀁸 Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting Depending on setting, may also: 􀁸 Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent Other Responsibilities 􀁸 Completes required orientation as directed by facility 􀁸 Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment 􀁸 Follows facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol 􀁸 Respects cultural and religious practices of patients 􀁸 Upholds HIPAA regulations 􀁸 Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts Position Requirements 􀁸 Graduate of an accredited nursing program 􀁸 Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board 􀁸 Minimum of one (1) year Med/Surge experience 􀁸 Federal- , State-and GHR-required credentials current and on file 􀁸 Cognitive skills as related to the position Working Conditions Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assig

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What is the primary purpose of the NICU Registered Nurse position?

The role delivers nursing care to newborns in the NICU using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring desired patient outcomes.

What are the key responsibilities of NICU nurses in this job description?

They provide individualized direct care, support transition to extra uterine life, conduct nutritional assessments and specialized feedings, manage IVs and dressings, administer and record medications, monitor vital signs, and coordinate with the healthcare team.

What working conditions and physical demands are required?

The position includes round-the-clock shift work across days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with heavy caseloads and a fast-paced environment. Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds and moving up to 50 pounds, extended standing, fine motor skills, and the ability to perform tasks such as walking and reaching.

Sep 13, 2026

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