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.
Wat doet een 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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Neonatal Nurse moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Neonatal Nurse moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Neonatal Nurse zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Neonatal Nurse, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
