Neonatal Nurses typically work for hospitals in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to provide advanced medical care to premature or fragile infants. They work closely with other Neonatal Nurses and Physicians to ensure that infants receive the care they need to improve in health and go home to their families. Their job is to assess newborns right after their birth, participate in potentially life-saving procedures and operate medical equipment like a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) to help newborns breathe.
Was macht ein Neonatal Nurse?
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.
Aufgaben
Ein Neonatal Nurse sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Neonatal Nurse ausführen können sollte:
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
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Neonatal Nurse verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
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
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