The Pediatric Nurse in the NICU will coordinate and manage patient care for critically ill newborns and their families, working as part of a care management team. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and providing education to families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid nursing license in Wisconsin. A minimum of 1 year of NICU experience is required, along with NRP certification within one year of employment.
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.
We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.
Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.
If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ This is a part time 12 hour night shift with every 3rd weekend and a holiday rotation.
Now hiring for October and November 2026.
Seeking candidates with minimum of 1 year NICU RN experience to be considered for part time schedule.
We do not consider new grads for part time.
Orientation will be full time for up to 6 months depending on experience level and could be on any shift based on preceptor assignments. - straight 12 hour nights.
19-0730- earn an hourly night bonus (in addition to shift differentials) after successfully completing orientation These schedules include an every 3rd weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.
These are set assigned 6 week cyclic schedules.
We may have openings for part time WEEKEND PROGRAM on days or nights (EVERY Fri,Sat, Sun on Days OR EVERY Sat/Sun and one shift during the week for nights.) eligibility to participate in bonus program on weekend program after completing orientation.
Weekend program staff also have a holiday rotation.
Must be willing to commit to hired schedule for at least 18 months after completing orientation.
6+ years wait to get to straight regular days schedule due to the size of the unit and team.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 76-bed unit designed for the individualized care of critically ill newborns and their families from admission to discharge.
These infants are admitted from a diverse geographical area for specialized medical and/ or surgical needs.
These infants and families are cared for by a unique blend of interdisciplinary caregivers: neonatal nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, lactation consultants, human milk technicians, physicians, OT/PT and speech therapists, respiratory care practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians and internal case managers.
Responsibilities include being a partner in the care management team, providing coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care and delegating patient activities as appropriate within a care management assignment.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience).
A license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
NRP certification within 1 year of employment.
Job Summary Performs as a partner in the care management team.
Provides coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care.
Delegates patient care activities as appropriate within a care management assignment.
Functions within professional and hospital standards.
Essential Functions - Nursing Process: applies principles of growth and development in obtaining assessment data; communicates in manner most appropriate for child and family; identifies and acts upon overt and covert cues of physical, psychosocial and cognitive parameters for an individual; makes independent nursing decisions and integrates medical plan of care.
Performs point of care testing and blood collections according to established policies. - Care Management: collaborates with physicians and others to implement care management plans; delegates patient care activities within a care management assignment; assesses progress of patient toward established nursing outcomes; records variances; communicates with care team when outcomes are not met. - Discharge Planning: assesses needs of patient/family for discharge; individualizes plans for discharge; identifies and coordinates necessary and available resources to accomplish timely discharge; accountable for completion of discharge teaching. - Teaching: understands/applies basic learning principles to both children and adults; is aware of available resources; familiar with content in teaching plans; executes teaching plan; utilizes available resources, both written and consultant; evaluates effectiveness of own teaching; is accountable for the completion of teaching. - Consultation/Collaboration: effectively communicates to care givers and physicians each patient's need for nursing care and progress relative to established nursing outcomes; coordinates care in conjunction with other disciplines; acts as a resource/advocate to others for specific patients/families. - Program Development: may participate in needs assessment. - Professional Development: identifies annual goals for own professional growth and the means by which to achieve them; aware of and works toward the accomplishment of unit/area and division of nursing goals; participates in personal and unit improvement activities including continuing education and quality assurance. - Research: applies current research findings in practice; participates in data collection. - Community Outreach: supports community education efforts. - Organizational Responsibilities: supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital; engages in activities which support teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric nursing and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; takes responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement.
Education
- Associate's
Degree
ADN required -
Bachelor's
Degree
BSN preferred
Experience: - 2+ years nursing experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to fear, illness, injury and hospitalization. Previous pediatric and /or medical surgery experience preferred. - Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems. - Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers. Ability to delegate patient care activities effectively to unlicensed staff as appropriate and where indicated. - The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services. - Mental and sensory abilities to read, process and interpret clinical data. - Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours to meet patient care needs. - Ability to communicate with families and work with families under stress - Ability to coordinate and deliver complex care utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. - Ability to operate, trouble-shoot, and interpret a wide variety of patient care equipment.
Licenses and
Certifications:
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required - + one of the following: - N/A - License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin - License RN-Registered Nurse (TN Compact) - State of Tennessee - License RN-Registered Nurse (NE Compact) - State of Nebraska - State of Nebraska - + one of the following: - N/A - NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association - NRPI-Neonatal Resuscitate Provider Instructor - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Patient Care Responsibility - Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.
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Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Certifications/Licenses: + one of the following: - N/A, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin, License RN-Registered Nurse (NE Compact) - State of Nebraska - State of Nebraska, License RN-Registered Nurse (TN Compact) - State of Tennessee, NRPI-Neonatal Resuscitate Provider Instructor
American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association, NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!
