Neonatal Care Specialist RN

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

Employee Benefits

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!

The Neonatal Care Specialist (NCS) is a dedicated newborn RN who attends deliveries, assesses and stabilizes newborns immediately after birth, monitoring and providing initial interventions as needed. The NCS assists with newborn care, procedures, and treatments throughout the women’s and children’s service line. The NCS works closely with neonatal nurse practitioners, obstetricians, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, neonatologists, and other nurses. The NCS is responsible for head-to-toe assessment, medication administration, and any ongoing assessments of the newborn until clinical stabilization or higher level of care is determined. The NCS communicates with families, provides updates on the newborn's condition, and offers education related to skin-to-skin care, breastfeeding/newborn nutrition, and newborn care.

The NCS also:

• Evaluates the family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed.

• Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.

• Assumes responsibility for various core unit functions such as quality control, point of care, supply stocking, newborn equipment, and others as directed.

• Demonstrates self-direction, communication skills, and teamwork.

Qualifications:

The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Current unrestricted North Carolina RN license or RN multi-state licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, AD degree in nursing, BSN preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of one-year clinical nursing experience within a Women’s and Children’s service line required. 2

Additional Requirements:

• BLS (upon hire)

• NRP (within 60 days of hire)

• S.T.A.B.L.E. (within 6 months of hire)

Recommended Skills:

• PALS

• AWOHN Fetal Monitoring (Basic)

• Low risk neonatal intensive care nursing certification (RNC-LRN)