Critical Care RN - NICU*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) in Colton, California, is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for newborns and to plan, evaluate, and implement patient care in line with accepted standards of practice.

Official County Title and role details are referenced in the County job posting; candidates must hold a California RN license, BLS, and NICU-specific certifications, with at least one year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• RN license required and Basic Life Support; additional unit certifications may be required depending on NICU area.
• One year of full-time RN experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing desired.

Responsibilities

• Care for newborns in the NICU and plan, evaluate, and implement patient care per standards.
• Maintain required licensure and certifications and adhere to facility policies.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is looking for experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses who will be assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position will care for newborn infants with medical ailments, and will plan, evaluate, and implement patient care according to accepted standards of practice.

Official County Title: Specialty Care Registered Nurse Critical Care. For more information, refer to the County's job.

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

Visit: www.arrowheadregional.org

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical and verification of employment history and education.

License/Certifications

RN license, and Basic Life Support, and depending on the area of assignment, additional certification(s) may be required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Shift Availability

ARMC is a twenty-four-hour facility; applicants must be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Shift differentials are provided.

Sponsorship

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Applicants must possess all the following:

License

Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

Experience

One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Certification

Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must possess and maintain the following unit specific certifications/courses required to work in the NICU:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Course (16-30 hour course)
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (NPR)

Candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are desired.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.