What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - NICU - As Needed - Dayshift position at Meritus Health?
Registered Nurse- As Needed - NICU
Dayshift, 630am - 7pm
The Meritus NICU is seeking skilled and compassionate nurses to join our team and provide exceptional care for premature and term newborns. Our unit is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including cardiac monitors, phototherapy lights, IV infusion pumps, warming units, CPAP generators, ventilators, and more! We ensure that we can offer the best care possible to our tiniest patients.
What We Do:
We care for premature newborns (as early as 32 weeks gestation and/or 1500 grams) and term newborns, along with newborns transferred from higher-level centers. Each day is an opportunity to provide specialized, life-saving care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Nursing Skills and Responsibilities:
- Resuscitation & Respiratory Support: Provide ventilator care, CPAP, oxyhood, HFNC, and more.
- Umbilical Line Placement & Maintenance: Ensure safe and effective placement and ongoing care.
- IV & Antibiotic Therapy: Administer IV therapy, antibiotics, glucose management, and fluid maintenance.
- Nutritional Support: Manage TPN, lipids, gut priming, and enteral feeding.
- Collaboration: Work closely with speech and physical therapy teams to support the needs of our newborns.
- NEC Prevention & Protocols: Follow strict protocols for the prevention and management of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
- Specimen Collection: Collect specimens for central lines, venous, and capillary needs.
- Advanced Procedures: Perform lumbar punctures and hyperbilirubinemia management (single, double, and triple phototherapy).
Requirements:
Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred. See attached addendum for unit specific requirements and professional ladder application ladder application information.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess a high level of organization and communication skills.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
