Registered nurse i & ii – neonatal intensive care unit - ممرضة مسجلة اولى وثانية عناية مركزة أطفال خ - saudi arabia, hafr albaten

Duties and responsibilitiesassist with advance resuscitation and stabilization.safely administers oxygen therapy via incubator, head box, nasal cannulae and facially, including adequate humidification as prescribed.initiate respiratory support via the use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (cpap).safely care for the baby requiring all methods of mechanical ventilation including cpap.use safe and effective ett, oral and nasal suction techniques.assist in perform extubation.assist with elective / emergency intubation.assist with the insertion / removal of chest drainage.provide care for neonate with chest drainage.safely carry out all form of enteral feeding.safely administer intravenous therapy recognizing and reporting deviations and complications.measure and interpret intake and output.calculate intake requirements.monitor growth and development through measurement of weight and head circumference.obtain capillary blood sample to measure and monitor blood glucose level, reporting deviations.initiate phototherapy according to jaundice guidelines.care for the baby requiring phototherapy.care for the baby receiving exchange and partial transfusion.assist and support mothers to breastfeed.recognize normal behavior in babies’ different gestations, including sleep / awake states. report deviations from normal.implement and ensure strict compliance with infection control prevention guidelines.performs aseptic and non touch techniques.assess neonatal body temperature using appropriate methods and site, report deviations from normal.use appropriate strategies to maintain body temperature within normal limits, including environmental aspects, clothing and equipments.perform routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to protocol and guidelines. implement prescribed management.assist in the care of babies requiring special care or high dependency undergoing non invasive and invasive care investigation and procedures.measure blood pressure using non-invasive techniques reporting deviation from normal.administer drug via oral, topical, rectal and intravenous routes according to policies and procedures. assess the therapeutic response, identify side effects and report appropriately.thorough assessment of newborn infants.attending high risk deliveries and assisting with the resuscitation of the newborn.ensure that all requirements for admission are ready and functioning prior to arrival of neonates.set-up and test equipment necessary for care of babies.clean and store equipment after use.efficiently and safely use equipment necessary for care of babies.interprets significance of equipment alarms.transfers and admits extremely ill neonates to or from, the neonatal unit, including complex life support therapies.documents all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner.skillsability to assist in high risk deliveries.ability to care for ventilated preterm, and neonates with high risk conditions.ability to operate specialized medical equipment inside the unit.ability to trouble shoots.good interpersonal skills.posses professional, friendly, warm demeanour with effective collaborative communicationeducationnursing

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