RN Full Time Rotate 12hr NICU

* Must have 3yrs Experience* GENERAL DUTIES: The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: * Perform according to policy patient assessments, vital signs, obtain laboratory specimens, administer medications, feed infants orally or via gavage tubes the ordered formula or breast milk. * Insert and manage peripheral IV catheters and the ordered fluid infusions, manage arterial and central lines and the ordered fluids. * Enter classifications and assign patients in Optilink * Perform point of care testing as ordered or per protocol. * Attend deliveries and C/S as requested. Assume resource responsibility as assigned; participate in transport team as assigned. * Teach parents newborn care and how to administer medications. * Develop and implement and document to the plan of care. * Assist mothers with breastfeeding and maintain according to policy the storage of breast milk. * Manage patient on various ventilatory modes to include nasal cannulas, nasal CPAP, ventilators, high frequency ventilators * Document patient interventions and results. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Required: * Current CA Registered Nurse License * Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (G70AD) * Associates degree in Nursing (G70AK) * Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times) * Minimum one year prior NICU experience * Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire * Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification within 120 days of hire * Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers * Possess active listening skills * Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate Able to independently manage multiple priorities

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