Hours: 24 Hours, Days/Evenings, Every third weekend, Every third holiday, Temporary
Essential Functions
Communicates appropriately and clearly with physicians concerning any changes in newborn condition and/or abnormal diagnostic test results.
Performs neonatal resuscitation, assisting physician as necessary.
Identifies newborn problems, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and assists in the stabilization of a critical newborn.
Provides care and support to mother in her chosen method of infant feeding so that learning is enhanced.
Demonstrates to new mothers appropriate feeding techniques using literature and teaching video as appropriate (frequency and symptoms of adequate intake).
Provides teaching to new mother on newborn care based upon individual patient/family needs so that new mother is able to care for newborn upon discharge.
Utilizes informative discussions, videos, handouts, and one on ones, teaching class to individualize newborn teaching.
Utilizes appropriate nursing interventions for infants experiencing difficulty adjusting to extrauterine life.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of newborn and his/her clinical condition.
Statement of Other Duties
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum Licenses and Certifications
Required Skills
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