RN NICU Experienced

CommonSpirit Health; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10k Sign On Bonus

Up to 10k Relocation offered

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Staff RN with NICU experience to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, administer meds, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires active NICU experience, California RN licensure at hire, and CPR/NRP certifications. BSN is preferred; generous sign-on and relocation incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Nursing or Diploma of Nursing required with NICU experience.
• CA RN license upon hire; CPR and NRP certifications preferred.
• BSN is preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
• Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients and discharge planning.
• Administers prescribed medications and IV solutions per protocols.
• Assesses pain using standard scales to promote comfort and participation.
• Tailors care to individual cultural/ethical/spiritual needs and end-of-life options.
• Reports significant condition changes in a timely manner.

Skills

NICU nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Pain assessment

Care planning

Family communication

Education

AS Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

NRP certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Staff RN, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.
Every day you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
• Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
• Administers prescribed medications and intravenous solutions according to standards of care and hospital protocols.
• Assesses pain level in all patients using '0-10', 'Faces', or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing. Provides timely/appropriate assessment/intervention. Identifies comfort function goals with patients.
• Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional health acre needs. (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life options). Adapts standards and guidelines for individual patients.
• Reports significant observed or reported alterations in the patient's condition in a timely manner.

MUST HAVE 1 Year minimum experience in NICU

Benefits

• Up to 10k Sign On Bonus for all Benefited positions!
• Up to 10k Relocation offered for new hires!

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science Nursing and Six months recent NICU experience, upon hire or
• Diploma of Nursing and Six months recent NICU experience, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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