Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Registered Nurse-NICU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current registered nurse licensure in the appropriate state.
If the registered nurse license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and the candidate has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before reactivating or reinstating the license. To be considered for current licensure status, the candidate must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, analyze clinical data, identify care needs, and anticipate changes in patient condition.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient goals and needs.
Implement care plans, administer medications, perform nursing procedures, educate patients and families, and respond effectively to emergencies.
Monitor patient progress, assess responses to interventions, and modify care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
Use SBARQ and other communication tools to ensure safe handoffs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate documentation.
Assign tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality outcomes.
Adhere to nursing standards, evidence-based practice, and regulatory requirements, and pursue ongoing professional development.
Foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.

Desired Qualifications

A four-year or bachelor's degree.
One year of NICU experience.

What We Offer

Our Level IV NICU provides the highest level of neonatal care for the region's most fragile and critically ill infants. Caring for babies as young as 22 weeks gestation, our multidisciplinary team delivers advanced, evidence-based care in a highly specialized environment.

If you are passionate about neonatal critical care and thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our smallest patients and their families.

Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health?

Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
Relocation assistance available.
Benefits starting day one.
Structured onboarding and dedicated preceptors.
Career growth and skill building opportunities.
Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
Quality and safety recognition from CMS.

What You'll Do

Assess Patients: Conduct comprehensive assessments, analyze clinical data, identify care needs, and anticipate changes in patient condition.

Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient goals and needs.

Provide Nursing Care: Implement care plans, administer medications, perform nursing procedures, educate patients and families, and respond effectively to emergencies.

Evaluate Outcomes: Monitor patient progress, assess responses to interventions, and modify care plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Communicate Effectively: Utilize SBARQ and other communication tools to ensure safe handoffs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate documentation.

Delegate Responsibly: Assign tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality outcomes.

Promote Professional Practice: Adhere to nursing standards, evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Support Team Success: Foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Experience: One year NICU experience, preferred.
Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

174507

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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