RN Nicu

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The NICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, round-the-clock care to premature and critically ill newborns and supports their families. The role coordinates total care for assigned newborns, including continuous monitoring and specialized interventions, and assesses and interprets age-specific patient data. The nurse manages specialized neonatal equipment and provides family support and education. Success requires knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, 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 Registered Nurse 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 using available information, including parent input and records, and develop individualized initial and ongoing care plans for each newborn.
• Provide direct care tailored to neonatal physiology and pathology, meeting the needs of premature or critically ill infants while involving and supporting their families.
• Apply neonatal-specific protocols, procedures, and critical pathways safely, including use of specialized NICU equipment.
• Communicate and document each newborn’s individual, age-specific needs in the nursing care plan, and revise the plan as assessments and conditions change according to unit policy.
• Develop and implement parent and family teaching and discharge plans covering neonatal care and illness management; confirm understanding through feedback and return demonstrations, involving other caregivers as needed.
• Model patient satisfaction and AIDET principles, and communicate with the healthcare team and families to support coordinated, compassionate care.

What This Job Offers

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