MATRIX PERSONNEL SERVICE, INC.
RN PROFICIENCY RECORD ( SKILLS CHECKLIST )
Nursery/NICU

 

Job Description:
The NICU Nurse is responsible to the Director of Womens Services or the client facility designee. The Neonatal Nurse provides care according to the Nurse Practice Act for the acutely ill Neonate.  I have read this Job Description and understand it.


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LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
Theory - NO Experience
1
Minimal Experience
2
Competent and Experienced
3

GENERAL NURSERY
1
2
3
Nursery Technique
Hand Washing
Gowning
Isolation Techniques
Nusery Procedures
Vital Signs
Dextrostix
Cord Care
Heelstick
Medication Administration
Calculation of Neonatal Weight
Knowledge of Routine Neonatal Drugs
Knowledge of Emergency Neonatal Drugs
IM Injections
Peripheal Venipunture
Assessment
Physical Assessment of the Neonate
Maternal History
APGAR Scoring
Gestational Age Assessment
Arrest Med Administration
Indentify Jaundice
Skin
Indentify Jaundice
Use of Bili Light
Neurological
Indentificaton of the Neurological Suspect Infant
Nutrition
Basic Requirments
Methods of Feedings
Breast
Bottle
Gavage
Thermoreglation
Isolette
Radiant Warmer
Respiratory
Suction with Bulb Syringe
Suction with Suction Catheter
Indentification of Respiratory Distress
Mask and Bag
Oxygen Hood
Ventilator
Oxygen Analyzer
Evaluation of
Pulse Oxymeter
Laboratory Values
Level II and III Nursery
Use of Equipment
Transducer Set-up and Maintenance
UAC
UVC
Arterial Line
PICC Line
Central Line
Cardio Respiratory Monitoring
Invasive Blood Pressure
Non Invasive Blood Pressure
Pressure Ventilators
Volume Ventilators
 Jet Ventilators
Oscillatory
Oxyhood
Infusion Pumps
Kangaroo Pumps
Transport Monitor
Phototherapy
PYXIS
Nasal Cannula
Nebulizer
Apnea Monitors
Emergency Situations
Cardiac Arrest/CPR
Respiratory Arrest
Administration/Calculation of Emergency Drugs
Defibrillation
Cardioversion
Establish Airway
Intubation
Extubation
IV Push Medication
Oxygen Administration
Blow-by
Cardiac
Assessment of Heart Sounds
PA Lines
SVO2 Monitoring
EKG Interpretation
Cardiac Tamponade
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Dopamine
Dobutrex
Prostin VR
Adenosine
Care of the Patient with:
Congenital Heart Disease
Tachycardia
SVT
Bradycardia Related to Apnea
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Congestive Heart Failure
Tetrology of Fallot
Transposition of the Great Vessels
Electrolyte Imbalance/Replacement
Renal Failure
Respiratory:
Assessment of Breath Sounds
Obtaining ABG's Via:
A Line
Arterial Stick
Interpretation of ABG’s
Assist with Chest Tube Insertion
Management of Chest Tube/Drainage Devices
Nasal CPAP
Care of the Patient with:
RDS
Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Pneumonia
Meconium Aspiration
Cystic Fibrosis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
RSV
Pulmonary Edema
Trach Care/Suctioning
Reinsertion of Trach Tubes
Suctioning:
Oral
Nasotracheal
Post Tracheal Surgery
Neurology:
Assess Neuro Vital Signs
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
Seizure Precaution
Seizure Activity
Care of the Patient with:
Neural Tube Defects
Drug Withdrawal/Addiction
Meningitis
CNS Infection
Hydrocephalus
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Neuromuscular Disease
VP Shunt
Brain Death Criteria
Gastrointestinal:
Assessment of Bowel Sounds
Familiar with Formula, Fluid, Caloric Needs
TPN Administration
Post-op Bowel Surgery
Bowel Obstruction
OJ/OG/NG Tubes/Feeds
Care of the Patient with:
NEC
Colostomy Care
Renal:
Foley Catheter Insertion
Urine Collection
Vascular:
Initiating IV Access
Peripheral
Scalp
Obtain Specimens from UAC/UVC
Administration of Blood/Blood Products
Sterile Dressing Changes:
Simple
Complex
Other:
Hypothermia
Low Birth Weight Infant
Hypoglycemia
Cord Care
Circumcision Care
Venipuncture
Blood Cultures
Accuchecks
Assessment of Parent/Infant Attachment
Neonatal Transport



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