NICU Nurse - 10k bonus
Company: ECHN
Location: Manchester
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
$10,000 BONUS! Why join ECHN? Paid Leavedays are based off
budgeted hours, plus 3 floating holidays. 401K with a 2% match is
offered to Registered Nurses that are part of the union. Annual BSN
Bonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary
rewards are also offered. Refer to our policies for more details.
Tuition Reimbursement Offered for those who want to continue their
education- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at
all locations: MMH has an employee only garage or parking lot, and
RGH has a parking lot. POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing
process, provides high quality direct and indirect patientcentered
care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team, patients and families. Communicates, as
appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited school
of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license
in the State of Connecticut. Must provide copy of diploma or
transcript upon hire. Must have certification in BLS and NRP upon
hire or receive all certifications within a year after hire date
and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in
this role. EXPERIENCE: Previous NICU experience required.
COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate effectively in English,
both verbally and in writing and possess basic computer skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions
are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive
lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working
conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. Job-Specific Competency
Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and
re-assessments of the maternal and newborns condition and care
needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural,
and spiritual aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation
reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of
effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as
indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.
Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the
patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five
(5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication
errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and their clinical
condition. Performs all aspects of patient care which includes
Level II Newborn Intensive care, Well Newborn care and Postpartum,
in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes
positive patient outcomes. Documents the nursing process and
responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate
tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking
skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.
Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families
based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of
learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with
evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth
and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
for neonates of all gestational ages and for women over the
lifespan. Possesses the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate
care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient
status in order to identify each patients age-specific needs and
provide care needed by the patient group. Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patients condition for safe transfer of
care. Monitors the hemodynamic status of the neonate, correctly
interpreting and responding to results, and communicating critical
information to the provider in a timely manner. Demonstrates
knowledge and clinical competence with invasive equipment used in
the care of the critical newborn. Provides appropriate
developmental care to sick and premature newborns. Performs
population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of
the maternal and newborns condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational, cultural, and spiritual
aspects. MPECHN
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