NICU RN . Chicago, IL

　　Total Weekly Pay - $2562

　　Total Weekly Taxable - $1008

　　Total Weekly Allowance - $1554

　　Hours:36

　　Shift:Nights 7p - 730a

　　Start:2/12

　　Notes – 13Week contract - Every other weekend requirement. Illinois License, along withACLS and BLS Required. 2 years recent NICU Experience.

　　The Registered Nurse – NICU cares for newborn babies who aredelivered pre-term or at-term newborns who experience complications at the timeof birth. The Registered Nurse – NICU provides intensive around-the-clock care,including both medical needs and basic daily care activities.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care of the neonatal patient and coordinates with healthcareteam members

　　Cares for infants transitioning to extrauterine life

　　Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient

　　Provides nutritional assessment & specialized feedings

　　Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs

　　Provides arterial & intravenous therapy

　　Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients,such as incubators and ventilators

　　Assists NICU Physician during examination, treatment and procedures,which can include lifesaving measures

　　Participates in discharge planning

　　Assesses signs and symptoms indicating changes in patient’scondition, documents changes and informs physician/charge nurse

　　Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements

　　Performs interventions according to identified priorities,and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/familyenvironment

　　Initiates and evaluates family education

　　Documents and revises the plan of care according toevaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursinginterventions

　　Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonalcommunications with facility • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which thenurse practices

　　One year NICU experience required

　　NRP card per contract requirement

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.