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NICU Nurse job description

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse is a medical professional who is responsible for caring and treating newborn infants in the hospital. 

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Refreshed on

April 13, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

 

Use this NICU Nurse job description to advertise your vacancies and find qualified candidates. Feel free to modify responsibilities and requirements based on your needs.

 

NICU Nurse responsibilities include:

  • Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants
  • Caring for the basic needs of infants like feeding and changing diapers
  • Performing medical procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, performing tests and administering medications

Job brief

We are looking for a NICU Nurse to join our team and provide round-the-clock care for premature and ill newborn infants. 

NICU Nurse responsibilities include administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, running various medical tests and providing support to families as needed. 

Ultimately, you will work with newborn infants in critical care, along with supporting and providing information to parents and guardians.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments
  • Use and adjust specialized medical equipment
  • Formulate nursing plans and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments
  • Comfort sick newborns and anxious parents and family members
  • Offer support to parents and educate them on the at-home care of their newborn

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as a NICU Nurse or similar role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to offer emotional support to parents, guardians, and family members
  • Working knowledge of NICU specialized equipment
  • Expertise in working with a team
  • Exceptional ability to offer comfort to ill newborns
  • Relevant training and/or certifications as a NICU Nurse

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