Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a NICU Registered Nurse to join the Level III/IV NICCU team. The role involves patient assessments, care planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-level neonatal care.

The RN will work 12-hour night shifts (7PM-7AM), handling complex cases and following NICU protocols, including ECMO and advanced ventilatory support when needed. California RN license and CPR/BLS/PALS/NRP are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience as a Level III NICCU RN required.
• NICCU Level IV experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• BLS/PALS required.
• NRP Certification.

Responsibilities

• The RN conducts patient assessments and participates in the development of the plan of care.
• Implements and evaluates care according to patient age/developmental needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in the delivery of care.
• Follows policies for handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Plan of care development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis or emergency management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Schedule: 7PM-7AM | 12 hours | 36 hours weekly

Purpose Statement/Position Summary

The Registered Nurse, under general supervision, conducts patient assessments, participates in the development of the plan of care, implements and evaluates care according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Employee will follow applicable policies and procedures in handling supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

Neonatal Intensive Critical Care Unit (NICCU): a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, that features 58 beds and serves as an international referral center with the majority of patients from the western United States. We provide a complete range of medical and surgical services for neonates with the most complex conditions. The unit's specialized programs include the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program, a Whole-Body Therapeutic Hypothermia Program, complex surgical specialties, highly specialized ventilatory support & home ventilation program, neonatal and infant diagnostic and follow-up services.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

• 1+ years' experience as an Level III NICCU RN required ; NICCU experience Level IV preferred
• Broad knowledge of patient care principles and equipment. Ability to assess effectiveness of patient care; maintain a calm demeanor and assist in crises and emergencies; prioritize tasks for complex patient care; communicate tactfully, professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• BSN preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• BLS/PALS required
• NRP Certification