RN NICU

St Bernardine Medical Center • San Bernardino, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Two years of experience as an RN.
• Current California RN License.
• AHA-BLS (Basic Life Support).
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation certification within the first six months of employment in the position.
• NICU course certification within six months of employment in the position.
• The position is not currently able to support training RNs without one year of NICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough nursing assessments using available information, including information from parents and records, and develop individualized initial and ongoing care plans based on each neonate’s health and developmental needs.
• Provide direct care tailored to neonatal physiology and pathology, including the needs of premature or critically ill infants, while involving and supporting parents and families.
• Apply neonatal-specific protocols, procedures, and critical pathways safely, including use of specialized NICU equipment.
• Communicate and document each neonate’s individual, age-specific needs in the nursing care plan; review and modify the plan based on ongoing assessment and changing conditions 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 and involve other caregivers as needed.
• Model patient satisfaction behaviors, demonstrate 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: No Education Listed