Registered Nurse - NICU in Boulder, Colorado at Boulder Community Health

Registered Nurse – NICU
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$40- $63.17 an hour - Per Diem, Various shifts and hours per week.
*Range includes per diem differential. +$8/hr for the night shift. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN in the Special Care Nursery that is responsible for delivering high-quality, coordinated patient care using the nursing process. This role supports the mission, vision, and goals of the hospital and the Family Birth Center by ensuring the appropriate resources are provided to patients and families, promoting patient satisfaction, and contributing to optimal clinical and cost outcomes. The RN cares for a diverse patient population, including neonates, adolescents, and adults, while maintaining a respectful and compassionate approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual based on age and physical abilities.

Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Colorado RN license in good standing.
•BLS certification required by end of conditional period.
•NRP required by end of conditional period.
•2 years RN clinical nursing experience in an intensive care nursery required.

Responsibilities
•Assess neonatal patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, spiritual, safety, and discharge needs.
•Develop and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
•Deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care for high-risk newborns in the Special Care Nursery.
•Support transitional care of newborns and assist with labor, delivery, postpartum, and well-baby care as needed.
•Educate and involve families in care decisions, promoting a family-centered approach.
•Delegate tasks appropriately to trained ancillary staff, ensuring quality and safety standards.
•Perform and/or oversee point-of-care testing; may serve as a point-of-care trainer.
•Monitor patient response to interventions and update care plans and documentation in real time via EMR.
•Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based problem solving, and team collaboration.
•Maintain current competencies, complete required annual training, and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.

As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.