A Neonatal Nurse, or Neonatal Care Nurse, is responsible for caring for premature, injured or ill newborns to promote their health and livelihood. Their duties include monitoring a newborn’s vitals, administering IVs and performing tasks like changing diapers.
يجب أن يكون Neonatal Nurse قادرًا على الوفاء بواجبات ومسؤوليات مختلفة. فيما يلي بعض الواجبات والمسؤوليات التي يجب أن يكون Neonatal Nurse قادرًا على تنفيذها:
- Provide care for infants immediately after birth
- Oversee the care of infant patients in the NICU
- Troubleshoot and maintain NICU equipment
- Consult with parents/guardians on aftercare and long-term health management for infants
- Educate new parents on basic infant care including breastfeeding, hygiene and safety
- Perform tests ordered by the obstetrician or nurse practitioner and evaluate the results
سيكون لدى Neonatal Nurse التنافسي مهارات ومؤهلات معينة، بما في ذلك:
- Current RN license
- Excellent attention to detail
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Familiarity with NICU equipment