Clinical Nurse II - NICU - Tri-City Medical Center - Day Shift - Per Diem

What You Will Do

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Essential Functions

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Patient Care

• 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.
• Evaluate 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.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices in NICU care.

Safety and Compliance

• 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.

Documentation

Accurately document care measures, Interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Professional Development and Leadership

• 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.

Emergency Preparedness

• Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.