Staff Nurse - NICU

provides specialized care to newborns, particularly those who are premature, critically ill, or have birth complications, by monitoring their health, administering treatments, and operating medical equipment like incubators

• Patient care:

  Provide direct, specialized nursing care to newborns in units like the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), from immediate post-birth stabilization to ongoing management.

• Monitoring and assessment:

  Continuously monitor vital signs, administer treatments, perform tests, and evaluate patient responses, documenting all findings accurately.

• Medical procedures:

  Perform medical procedures such as inserting IV lines, administering medications, and operating and maintaining advanced medical equipment.

• Family support and education:

  Provide emotional support to parents and families, educate them on basic infant care (like feeding and hygiene), and answer their questions about their baby's condition and health.

• Team collaboration:

  Work closely with other members of the healthcare team, including neonatologists, midwives, and respiratory therapists, to develop and implement care plans.

• Emergency assistance:

  Respond to medical emergencies and perform life-saving treatments such as resuscitation and defibrillation.