RN NICU

St Bernardine Medical Center • San Bernardino, CA

13d • $54 - $71

About The Position

As a NICU Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive, round-the-clock care to premature and critically ill newborns and their families to support optimal health outcomes and help families navigate the challenges of early life. You will coordinate total care for assigned newborns, including continuous monitoring and specialized interventions; assess and interpret age-specific patient data; manage specialized neonatal equipment; and provide family support and education. The role requires knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan, effective coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to the Mission and Core Values of St. Bernardine Medical Center.

Requirements

• One year of NICU experience.
• Active RN license in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months.
• Associate degree in Nursing upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough nursing assessments of newborns using available information, including information from parents and records, and develop individualized initial and ongoing care plans.
• Provide direct care tailored to neonatal physiology and pathology, including the needs of premature or critically ill infants, while involving and supporting families.
• Safely apply neonatal-specific protocols, procedures, critical pathways, and specialized NICU equipment in direct patient care.
• Communicate and document each neonate’s individual, age-specific needs in the nursing care plan, and review and modify the plan as assessments and patient conditions change, according to unit policy.
• Develop and implement parent and family teaching and discharge plans covering neonatal care and illness management; verify understanding through feedback and return demonstrations and involve other caregivers as needed.
• Model patient satisfaction practices, demonstrate AIDET principles, and communicate with the healthcare team and families to support coordinated, compassionate care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree