Clinical Nurse BU - NICU - Sharp Mary Birch - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

11d

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Sharp Mary Birch. Independently applies the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized, safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care. Coordinates care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, including care for patients with complex needs. The position is a full-time, 0.9 FTE night-shift role, with shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a 12-hour schedule. Weekend work is required every other weekend; on-call work is not required. The nurse uses clinical judgment and critical thinking to recognize and address patient risks, adapt care as needs change, make appropriate referrals, document care, and support patient outcomes. The role also includes coordinating and delegating care, supporting coworkers and learners, patient and family education and advocacy, transfer and discharge planning, and participation in quality improvement and unit activities. The hourly pay range is $64.210–$93.760, with placement based on years of RN experience under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
At least 1 year of clinical experience; RNs with less than 12 months of experience must complete new graduate requirements.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; employee provides certificate.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, patient, and family through systematic planning and timely communication.
Manage multiple patient needs and use available resources to determine effective approaches to care.
Apply the nursing process and critical thinking to provide individualized, safe, therapeutic care consistent with current standards.
Identify actual or potential patient problems and risks, continually evaluate interventions, and adjust care plans as needs change.
Collaborate with patients, families, and team members to develop comprehensive care plans and prioritize resources.
Make appropriate referrals based on initial and ongoing assessments and evaluations.
Provide safe, efficient care for patients with complex needs, including multi-system disease or treatment complications.
Document patient care according to applicable guidelines and policies, with clear, comprehensive, problem-oriented charting.
Delegate and assign care tasks appropriately, communicate expectations, determine required supervision, and follow through on delegated work.
Assess physician orders and question them when appropriate.
Support coworkers, offer constructive feedback, help improve performance, and provide unit-specific information and teaching to team members and learners.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, adapt care to social and cultural needs, and advocate for patients.
Provide age-appropriate patient and family education related to recovery, self-care, end-of-life care, health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.
Coordinate transfer and discharge planning and teaching with the health care team.
Use common equipment and medications safely, seek assistance when unfamiliar, recognize inconsistencies in care, and manage potential complications.
Organize and prioritize workload, respond to emergencies, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Comply with regulatory and accreditation standards and participate in unit activities and committees as appropriate.
Teach and mentor others, including assisting with skill development, preceptorship, and professional development as appropriate.
Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, and quality care.