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.
Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Neonatal Nurse bör kunna utföra:
- 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
En konkurrenskraftig Neonatal Nurse kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:
- 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