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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>DCH Health System is proud to offer Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Service at both our Regional and Northport Campuses. We specialize in the critical care of neonates and infants in our 21 bed unit at DCH Regional and 18 bed unit at Northport Medical Center. Our team of Neonatologists , Neonatal nurse practitioners, Neonatal nursing staff, NICU dedicated Respiratory Therapist, and NICU dedicated pharmacist provide in house care 24-7. We support a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care that also includes speech therapist, lactation consultants, child life therapists, and social workers. Our RN staff are especially skilled in the assessment and treatment of infants with complex, multisystem dysfunction. Our nurse to patient ratio is usually 1:2 or 1:3 depending on the acuity of the patient. 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Supervises LPNs, PCAs, PCAs/US, US, Ortho Techs and other non-licensed staff.</p>\n<li>Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs. </li>\n<li>Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning. </li>\n<li>Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.</li>\n<li>Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.</li>\n<li>Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.</li>\n<li>Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.</li>\n<li>Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.</li>\n<li>Performs initial and annual competency per job class.</li>\n<p><strong>DCH Standards:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.</li>\n <li>Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook</li>\n <li>Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.</li>\n <li>Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.</li>\n <li>Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.</li>\n <li>All other duties as assigned.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Current approved Alabama Board of Nursing RN license or multi-state license required or ability to obtain prior to start</li>\n <li>Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required</li>\n <li>BSN preferred, minimum Associates required</li>\n <li>Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>Required within 6 months of start date:  American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Cardiac/Critical Care:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>ACLS </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Emergency Department-both campuses: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>ACLS</li>\n <li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Emergency Department – Regional Campus only:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Perioperative:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>ACLS </li>\n <li>PACU –PALS; 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