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Neonatal ICU CheckList

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 below to describe your experience/expertise in each area listed below.

Proficiency Scale:

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

PATIENT TYPES Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Neonates < 28 Weeks 
 
Neonates 29 - 34 Weeks 
 
Neonates > 34 Weeks 
 
WORK SETTINGS Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Level II NICU 
 
Level III NICU 
 
Level IV NICU 
 
CARDIOVASCULAR Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Cardiac Surgery - Pre-op 
 
Cardiac Surgery - Immediate Post-op 
 
Congenital Heart Disease/Defects 
 
CHF/Pulmonary Edema 
 
Hemodynamic Instability 
 
PULMONARY Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
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 Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Ballard/Dubowitz 
 
Reflexes Based on Gestational Age 
 
Hydrocephalus 
 
Intraventricular Hemorrhage 
 
Meningocele/Myelomeningocele 
 
Neonatal Abstinence Score/Syndrome 
 
Seizures 
 
GASTROINTESTINAL Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Colostomy/Ileostomy 
 
Gastroschisis/Omphalocele 
 
GI Bleeding 
 
Necrotizing Enterocolitis 
 
Post Abdominal Procedure 
 
FEEDINGS Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Breast Milk Handling/Storage 
 
Breast Pump 
 
Gavage Feedings 
 
NG/OG/NJ Tube Placement and Management 
 
RENAL/ENDOCRINE/GENETIC Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Circumcision Care 
 
Genetic Disorders 
 
Hypo/Hyperglycemia 
 
Infant of Diabetic Mother 
 
Malformations of the GU Tract/Kidney 
 
Phototherapy 
 
Renal Failure 
 
INFECTIOUS DISEASES Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Neonatal Sepsis 
 
Septic Work Up 
 
Assist with Lumbar Puncture 
 
MEDICATIONS Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
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 Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Administration of Blood/Blood Products 
 
Central Line Catheter/Dressings 
 
Management of UAC/UVC Lines 
 
Radial Arterial Lines 
 
Start IVs 
 
CARDIAC MONITORING & EMERG. RESPONSE Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Attend High Risk Deliveries 
 
Preparation for Transport 
 
Transport Neonate 
 
Rhythm Interpretation 
 
Dysrhythmia Management 
 
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
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 Rating Stars (Click) 1 2 3 4  
Epic 
 
Cerner 
 
Eclipsys 
 
McKesson 
 
Meditech 
 
Other Computerized System 
 
Computerized Physician Order Entry 
 
Bar Coding for Medication Administration