Registered Nurse - NICU
UHS
Summary
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized, family-centered nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in a high-acuity neonatal environment. The RN utilizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for neonatal patients while collaborating closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates in the NICU setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor neonatal conditions, vital signs, and response to treatment.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and specialized treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Operate and monitor advanced neonatal equipment including ventilators, CPAP, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and incubators.
- Assist with neonatal procedures such as intubation, central line placement, umbilical line management, and resuscitation efforts.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educate and support parents and family members regarding neonatal conditions, treatments, discharge planning, and infant care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based education, and continuing professional development activities.
- Serve as a patient advocate while promoting compassionate and culturally competent care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- DC RN License required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of recent NICU experience preferred.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.