NICU Nurse Responsibilities:

• Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants.
• Caring for the basic needs of infants; for example, feeding and changing diapers.
• Performing medical procedures; for example, inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications.
• Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
• Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment.
• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
• Comforting ill newborns and anxious parents and family members.
• Offering support to parents and family members and educating them on the at-home care of their newborn.

NICU Nurse Requirements:

• A Registered nursing license.
• A bachelor's of science degree in nursing.
• 1 year's experience in ICU or NICU.
• A CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to offer emotional support to parents, guardians, and family members.
• Working knowledge of NICU specialized equipment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• The ability to offer comfort to ill newborns.