Registered Nurse NICU

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Promotes a positive patient experience by demonstrating caring behaviors, maintaining clear communication, and collaborating with the care team to provide safe, timely, and effective whole person care.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations Ensure the appropriate use and stewardship of medical supplies and equipment to support patient safety and operational efficiency Other duties as assigned.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Performs related duties such as IV management in the neonate, lab collection, respiratory care and management, preparing delivery room for infant transition and care, and medication administration.
• Provides education and support to parents and family regarding infant care and appropriate bonding.
• Conducts appropriate care and screening of postpartum mothers.
• Provides couplet care and communicates effectively with the neonatal care provider and families regarding plan of care.
• Demonstrates adaptability in various situations.
• Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge and provides support to natural mother, agencies, and foster or adoptive parents when newborn is for adoption.
• Demonstrates knowledge of individual role in Hospital infant abduction plan. Accurately identifies and bands newborn, mother, and significant others with matching identification bands, and documents band identification number appropriately in medical record.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Assists with the care and stabilization of the newborn following delivery. Maintains skills in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
• Assists with the transfer of newborn to another facility when indicated, and notifies charge nurse and House Supervisor of anticipated transfer.

• General knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques used in the assessment, care and treatment of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Nursery patients. [Required]
• General knowledge of the pharmacological process in the appropriate administration or delivery of medications used in the care and treatment of Nursery patients. [Required]
• Skill to maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and others to create an environment that is conducive to carrying out the mission of the department in an effective manner. [Required]
• Skill to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to direct the overall professional nursing services in a manner which encourages the open exchange of ideas and information. [Required]
• Cerner / Epic [Preferred]

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• 1+ acute care experience [Preferred]
• 2+ nursery or mother baby experience [Preferred]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.