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.
Neonatal Nurse 应该能够履行各种职责和责任。以下是 Neonatal Nurse 应该能够执行的一些职责和责任:
- 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
有竞争力的 Neonatal Nurse 将具备某些技能和资格,包括:
- 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