RN - 38400542

Adventist Health Sierra Vista; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista seeks a dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional nursing care for newborns in the NICU. The role emphasizes bedside assessment, medication administration, and coordinating care for both stable and critically ill neonates.

The RN will plan, monitor and educate families, supervise staff, and may float to pediatric units as needed to support the care team. Requires NICU experience and active RN licensure in California.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Nursing (A.S.) or equivalent.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.
• Two years NICU experience required.
• Neonatal transport experience preferred.
• RNC/CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill neonates.
• Perform medication administration and IV therapy.
• Monitor physiological changes and provide family education.
• Supervise and delegate care to ancillary staff; may float to pediatrics.
• Ensure care is developmentally appropriate for neonates.

Skills

NICU Nursing

Ventilator management

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree (A.S.) in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled RN to provide exceptional nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position requires strong clinical competencies and the ability to support both stable and critically ill newborns.

Job Summary

This role involves the planning, coordination, and delivery of nursing care during specified shifts. Responsibilities include care planning, medication administration, monitoring physiological changes, addressing psychosocial needs of neonates, and providing education and training to patients and their families. The RN will also supervise and delegate care responsibilities to ancillary personnel according to their scope of practice and may be cross-trained to float to pediatrics.

Essential Functions

• Deliver appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill newborns.
• Demonstrate proficiency in routine nursing skills, which include:
• Medication administration
• Intravenous therapy, including blood products
• Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
• Safe use of medical equipment in the NICU
• Utilize knowledge and skills in the care and management of neonates requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices, such as nasal CPAP and oxygen cannula.
• Provide care for critically ill neonates with a range of diagnoses, from micro-preterm infants to term infants.
• Ensure care provided is developmentally and environmentally appropriate.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Two years of NICU experience: Required
• Previous neonatal transport experience: Preferred
• Experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification: Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required
• RNC or CCRN certification: Preferred

This position may involve cross-training and floating to pediatric units as required.