N.I.C.U. RN - Specialist 12 HR FT Nights 7pm-7:30am

AHMC Healthcare•Monterey Park, CA

1d•$54 - $67

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. The role provides expert clinical direction and critical care nursing to vulnerable neonates and infants. The nurse works closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, family-centered patient care in compliance with JCAHO, licensing, accrediting, and state regulatory standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical excellence, effective communication, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
At least 1 year of experience in acute care.
Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA) certification.
Current NIHS Stroke certification, maintained per hospital guidelines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal, teamwork, quality improvement, and clinical leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing patient acuity, and accept constructive feedback.
Familiarity with hospital emergency codes and emergency preparedness procedures.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial nursing assessments upon admission and complete ongoing reassessments based on direct observation and chart review.
Formulate, document, and revise individualized patient plans of care at least every 24 hours.
Recognize behavioral and physiological signs of potential emergencies or clinical changes in neonates and initiate timely interventions.
Perform nursing interventions accurately and document clinical outcomes in accordance with established standards of practice.
Verify adequate supplies, functioning equipment, and medications at the start of each shift.
Integrate patient age, developmental status, cultural diversity, and spiritual values into bedside care.
Assess educational needs of parents and significant others; provide structured discharge instructions and document comprehension before transfer or discharge.
Communicate professionally, courteously, and empathetically with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Practice National Patient Safety Goals, JCAHO guidelines, HIPAA protocols, and hospital infection control policies.
Use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling devices, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement programs and problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA.
Identify, report, and correct workplace hazards to maintain a safe environment.