RN Nicu

CommonSpirit Health • San Bernardino, CA

18d • 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 nurse coordinates total care for assigned newborns, including continuous monitoring and specialized interventions, assesses and interprets age-specific patient data, and manages specialized neonatal equipment. The role also includes family support and education, care coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and upholding the Mission and Core Values of St. Bernardine Medical Center.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Current California RN license.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within the first six months of employment in the position.
• NICU course certification within six months of employment in the position.
• The position cannot currently support training registered nurses who have less than one year of NICU experience.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan and ability to coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete thorough nursing assessments using available information, including parent input and medical records, and develop individualized initial and ongoing care plans.
• Provide direct care tailored to neonatal physiology and pathology and the needs of premature or critically ill infants, while supporting family involvement.
• Apply neonatal-specific protocols, procedures, and critical pathways safely, including the use of specialized NICU equipment.
• Communicate and document each neonate’s individual, age-specific needs in the nursing care plan, and review or modify the plan as assessments and patient conditions change.
• 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 and AIDET principles, and communicate with healthcare team members and families to coordinate compassionate care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed