Job DescriptionEmployment TypeFull timeShiftRotating ShiftDescriptionSeeking experienced NICU/critical care experienced RN's to join our NICU team!This exciting career offers opportunities for continued education and growth. Earn up to $10,000 in recruitment and retention incentives being offered for qualified experienced RN's. Offering mostly nights but willing to rotate. Come check us out!!!Our Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery is a fourteen-bed level III intensive care unit providing family centered care to critically ill newborns. We are one of only six hospitals in the nation to receive the 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award for Neonatal Intensive Care Patient Experience. St. Joseph's Health is one of only two hospitals in New York State to be recognized in Newsweek's 2021 list of Best Maternity Hospitals. Nationally, only 217 facilities met Leapfrog safety standards for excellence in maternity care by following important protocols to protect moms and babies. Our specialties include life support and comprehensive care of premature and critically ill infants. Specialized orientation includes Neonatal Resuscitation. We incorporate a primary care nursing model with a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population.Organization Highlights
- Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
- Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
- Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health.
- Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including, OB providers, certified nurse midwives, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, lactation consultants, OB technicians, social workers, and spiritual care.
- Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
- Work/Life: Scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.
- Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of family centered provision of care, family/caregiver education, goal setting, and critical thinking.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to discharge.
- Attend and support care of newborns during high-risk deliveries.
- Collaborative team approach: Our interdisciplinary team includes, OB providers, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses, lactation consultants, social workers, and spiritual care.
- Participate in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
- Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
- Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
- 1-year experience required.
- Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
- Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
- Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Career Advancement Opportunities
- Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
- Career path to leadership roles.
Mission Statement
- We, St Joseph's Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Vision
- To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
Core Values
- In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
Work Environment And Hazards
- Clinical office setting. Exposure Class I
Physical Demands
- Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
- Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.
Work Contact Group
- All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
Supervised By
- Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.Pay Range: $36.65- $56.95Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.00531887