Clinical Nurse II - NICU - Sharp Tri-City - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

About the role

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA. The Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Registered Nurse at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the NICU team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient-specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patient interventional responses ensuring swift follow-up as needed.
• Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribution of systems and environment in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Attend deliveries as assigned and provide immediate newborn assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and transition-to-extrauterine-life support for neonates following birth. Responsibilities may include care of well newborns as well as newborns requiring NICU evaluation, stabilization for transfer or admission.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices in neonatal care.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe care.
• Identify and report safety concerns; demonstrate willingness to address pervasive systemic issues.
• Accurately document care measures, Interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, fostering their professional development.
• Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for best practices within the NICU department.
• Function in the charge nurse & Labor & Delivery Response Team role as needed.
• Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or Associate's Degree in Nursing with five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit in lieu of BSN.
• 2 Years as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare