CHI Health Good Samaritan·Kearney, Nebraska
The NICU nurse monitors the complex medical needs of sick and preterm infants while providing compassionate care and serving as their advocate. Responsibilities include assessing newborns, educating parents on interventions, and communicating effectively with the care management team.
Where You’ll Work Our Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is there for babies who need a little extra help.
Each of our nine private rooms offers the best growth and development possible in a womb-like, environmentally controlled setting.
With the assistance of our transport team, newborns in critical health situations can be moved by either ambulance or helicopter to Good Samaritan.
Each of our nine private rooms were built roomy – large enough to accommodate the unique respiratory, nutritional and other needs of premature, multiple births or other complications that may arise after birth.
Established by the Sisters of the St.
Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb.
At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service.
Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our NICU Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, you’ll monitor the complex medical needs of sick and preterm infants.
Every day, you will provide compassionate care, serving as their advocate; supporting their best interests when they cannot.
To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react.
You’ll clinically care for your patients, remaining focused and attentive, as you continuously monitor them throughout your shift.
Monitor patients' conditions and assess their needs.
Educate parents on various interventions or procedures, medications (name and purpose), exams, etc.
Assess newborns and provide care.
Communicate with the care management team.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
We are offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 educational assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements Required Graduate of an RN nursing program Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact.
BLS (Basic life support) through American Heart Association NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 6 months of hire.
Candidates must be graduates of an RN nursing program and hold an active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Market context
In Nebraska, nursing support roles like medication aides and technicians are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in long-term care, assisted living, and similar settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma plus current state-approved medication aide or technician certification, with insulin and CPR/BLS credentials preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certifications are current before applying.