RN Neonatal ICU

*Responsibilities*

At Northridge Hospital Medical Center, we understand that the possibility of a baby needing special care after birth can be unexpected. That's why we've invested in a brand-new, state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), staffed by a team of expert neonatologists and neonatal nurses dedicated to providing exceptional care. Our NICU is a Level III facility, meaning we provide the highest level of advanced treatment for seriously ill, low birth weight, and premature babies, including micropreemies. We're equipped to handle the most complicated births and provide immediate surgery when needed, giving infants the greatest chance to thrive.

Our NICU is a State-of-the-Art Facility: Twice the size of our previous unit, featuring private rooms, double-sized rooms for twins, lactation areas, and parent/care partner sleeping accommodations. Level III Designation: Providing advanced treatment for the most vulnerable newborns. Designed to minimize stress and meet the basic needs of warmth, nutrition, and protection to ensure proper growth and development.

• Provides exceptional patient care while adhering to all hospital policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Utilizes clinical expertise to coordinate and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families, maintaining confidentiality and fostering a supportive environment.
• Demonstrates sound nursing judgment and a thorough understanding of the nursing process.
• Supervises and guides interdisciplinary team members, ensuring coordinated and effective patient care.
• Provides leadership by prioritizing tasks and coordinating nursing care activities.
• Accurately documents and communicates patient information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides patient and family education based on identified needs.
• Communicates the care plan to patients and their families, actively involving them in their treatment.
• Conducts regular patient rounds, addressing pain management, skin integrity, elimination, and other needs.
• Utilizes appropriate communication channels within the organization.
• Administers medications accurately and monitors patient responses, initiating appropriate interventions.
• Participates in continuous performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

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*Qualifications*

• Minimum 1 years current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in NICU required.
• Registered Nurse with current California License required.
• NRP certification required
• Current AHA BLS card required.
• LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.
• Current certification in specialty area preferred.
  
  

This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

*Overview*

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit [here ](http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital)dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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*Pay Range*

$58.50 - $83.26 /hour