CLIN NURSE 4 - NICU - Nights - PT - Fountain Valley

University of California, Irvine•Fountain Valley, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse plays a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality, individualized patient care within the Neo-Natal ICU department. This leadership role is responsible for organizing, planning, and directing nursing activities while overseeing clinical competency among staff. Responsibilities include policy development, consulting on complex nursing cases, mentoring new staff, leading performance improvement initiatives, and supporting continuing education programs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher
Minimum two (2) years RN experience in an acute care facility
Two (2) years of experience in the NICU
Strong customer service skills with internal and external colleagues
Ability to fully understand Patient Classification Staffing System
Demonstrated leadership skills in leadership roles/responsibilities through the following: Leadership of department focused project with effective outcome and implementation; Qualified preceptor; Participation in a Practice Council and/or Qualify Council; Teaching a skills lab or acting as a clinical instructor.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.
Completion of annual CBT courses and in-service
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
AHA AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
ANCC recognized Neonatal specialty certification
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization