Registered Nurse - NICU

McLendon Leadershi; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NICU Nurse at McLendon Leadershi in Bakersfield, CA provides care for critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU, delivering advanced monitoring and treatments. The ideal candidate has neonatal nursing expertise and experience in high-acuity NICU settings.

You will monitor and manage fragile infants, administer medications, operate neonatal equipment, document care in Epic, and collaborate with neonatology teams.

Qualifications

• RN license required or in process
• Experience in NICU or neonatal critical care preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns in the NICU
• Administer medications and specialized treatments
• Operate neonatal equipment and document care in Epic
• Collaborate with neonatology teams and educate families

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Critical care

Patient monitoring

Education

RN license

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The NICU Nurse provides care for critically ill newborns in the neonatal ICU. They support preemies and congenital anomalies with advanced monitoring. The ideal candidate will have expertise in neonatal nursing and critical care, with experience in NICU settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage critically ill newborns.
• Administer medications and specialized treatments.
• Operate neonatal equipment like incubators.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with neonatology teams.
• Educate parents on newborn care.

This role is vital for newborn intensive care. Nurses specializing in neonatology are invited to apply for this NICU Nurse position.