Clinical Nurse II - NICU - Tri City Medical Center - Day Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

The Role

The Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Registered Nurse at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level plays a crucial role in the NICU team, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

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.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices in NICU care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribute to system and environmental improvements.
• Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Document care measures, interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops, and quality improvement initiatives.
• 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.
• Two (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 Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various - Employee provides certificate - REQUIRED
• Current STABLE certification, preferred.
• Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN-Neonatal), or equivalent certification, preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred technical skills: Proficient in operating advanced critical care related equipment and technology. Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and critical care related pharmacology. Understanding in managing Procedural sterile fields and ensuring adherence to procedural protocols. Proficient in responding to neonatal emergencies, including at time of delivery.
• Technical skills: Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication with the NICU team, patients, and families. Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.
• This Evergreen requisition represents 5 available positions.
• Recalled and internal bargaining unit applicants must apply by July 8, 2026, to be eligible for priority consideration during the selection process.

Pay

No hourly pay range is specified.

Schedule

Hours Shift Start: 7am
Shift End: 7:30pm
Weekends: Every other