Neonatal ICU

Instructions: This checklist is meant to serve as a general guideline for our client facilities as to the level of your skills within your nursing specialty. Please use the scale

(PROFICIENCY)
1 = No Experience
2 = Need Training
3 = Able to perform with supervision
4 = Able to perform independently
(FREQUENCY)
1 = Never performed observed only
2 = Less than 6 times per year
3 = 1-2 times per month
4 = Daily or Weekly
PROFICIENCY / FREQUENCY
PROFICIENCY
FREQUENCY
PATIENT TYPES
Neonates < 28 Weeks
Neonates 29 - 34 Weeks
Neonates > 34 Weeks
WORK SETTINGS
Level II NICU
Level III NICU
Level IV NICU
CARDIOVASCULAR
Cardiac Surgery - Pre-op
Cardiac Surgery - Immediate Post-op
Congenital Heart Disease/Defects
CHF/Pulmonary Edema
Hemodynamic Instability
PULMONARY
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Fresh Tracheostomy
Meconium Aspiration
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Pneumonia
Respiratory Distress Syndrome/Failure
Interpretation of ABGs
Assist with Intubation/Extubation
Endotracheal Suctioning
Chest Tube Placement and Management
Modes of Ventilation (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BiPAP)
High Frequency Ventilation
Inhaled NO
ECMO
NEUROLOGIC
Ballard/Dubowitz
Reflexes Based on Gestational Age
Hydrocephalus
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Meningocele/Myelomeningocele
Neonatal Abstinence Score/Syndrome
Seizures
GASTROINTESTINAL
Colostomy/Ileostomy
Gastroschisis/Omphalocele
GI Bleeding
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Post Abdominal Procedure
FEEDINGS
Breast Milk Handling/Storage
Breast Pump
Gavage Feedings
NG/OG/NJ Tube Placement and Management
RENAL/ENDOCRINE/GENETIC
Circumcision Care
Genetic Disorders
Hypo/Hyperglycemia
Infant of Diabetic Mother
Malformations of the GU Tract/Kidney
Phototherapy
Renal Failure
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Neonatal Sepsis
Septic Work Up
Assist with Lumbar Puncture
MEDICATIONS
Calculation of Neonatal Dosages
Antibiotics/Antivirals
Anticonvulsants
Immunizations
Digoxin
IV Vasopressors
Prostaglandin
Bronchodilators
Steroids
Caffeine
Surfactant
Automated Medication Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell)
IV THERAPY
Administration of Blood/Blood Products
Central Line Catheter/Dressings
Management of UAC/UVC Lines
Radial Arterial Lines
Start IVs
CARDIAC MONITORING & EMERG. RESPONSE
Attend High Risk Deliveries
Preparation for Transport
Transport Neonate
Rhythm Interpretation
Dysrhythmia Management
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Bereavement/Postmortem Care
Neonatal Skin Care
Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention
Restraints/Use of Least Restrictive Device
Patient/Family Teaching
Age Specific/Population-Based Care
Isolation Precautions
Infection Prevention
Pain Assessment & Management
Charge Experience
Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values
EMR
Epic
Cerner
Eclipsys
McKesson
Meditech
Other Computerized System
Computerized Physician Order Entry
Bar Coding for Medication Administration