Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Grand Junction, CO for RNs

Join our team as a Travel Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RN-NICU) at St. Joseph Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. You will provide specialized care to critically ill newborns, monitor their progress, and support families in a nonprofit, acute care facility known for its comprehensive neonatal services and compassionate care. To qualify, you need an active RN license, at least 2 years of NICU experience, and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR). Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. San Bernardino, CA, offers a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene, beautiful parks, and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Enjoy the benefits of living in a city known for its friendly atmosphere and diverse activities. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts, and perks. You will have access to dedicated recruiters and a clinical team, as well as the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit assignment at St. Joseph Hospital in San Bernardino, CA.

Travel Level 4 NICU RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 84 NICU beds and more than 600 total beds. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and an academic teaching hospital, offering the highest level of neonatal care for critically ill infants. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Level 4 NICU RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

Travel Level 4 NICU RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 84 NICU beds and more than 600 total beds. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and an academic teaching hospital, offering the highest level of neonatal care for critically ill infants. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Level 4 NICU RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

Travel Level 4 NICU RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 84 NICU beds and more than 600 total beds. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and an academic teaching hospital, offering the highest level of neonatal care for critically ill infants. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Level 4 NICU RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

Travel Level 4 NICU RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 84 NICU beds and more than 600 total beds. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and an academic teaching hospital, offering the highest level of neonatal care for critically ill infants. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Level 4 NICU RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

Travel Level 4 NICU RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 84 NICU beds and more than 600 total beds. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and an academic teaching hospital, offering the highest level of neonatal care for critically ill infants. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Level 4 NICU RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

Travel Level 4 NICU RN jobs in Aurora, CO place you in a nationally recognized children’s hospital with 84 NICU beds and more than 600 total beds. The facility is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and an academic teaching hospital, offering the highest level of neonatal care for critically ill infants. Aurora is just 10 miles east of downtown Denver, making it an easy 20-minute drive to Colorado’s largest city. You’ll enjoy access to Denver’s vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation, while Aurora itself offers a welcoming community and beautiful parks. You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state and at least one year of recent Level 3 or 4 NICU experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is helpful. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Level 4 NICU RN assignment in Aurora, CO.

This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

Level 3 NICU with 39 licensed beds. Independent PICC insertion team. Neonatal transport team. 24 hour Neonatologist in house coverage. NNP, HFOV, Jet, VDR, Conventional, Bubble CPAP modalities. Children’s Hospital within Regional Hospital Extremely busy and fast paced environment serving a 500-mile radius. Level 2 trauma center, Stroke accreditation, 800 inpatient bed hospital, 80 ER beds. The volume and pace required to work here are that of level 1 trauma center

This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

RN-NICU jobs in St. Elizabeth offer you the chance to provide specialized care for newborns in a hospital setting known for advanced neonatal services and a collaborative team environment. You will assess, monitor, and support critically ill or premature infants, communicate with families, and document care in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, a valid RN license, and recent experience in neonatal intensive care. Recommended skills are strong assessment abilities, critical thinking, and effective communication with families and the care team. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, perks, dedicated recruiters, and 24/7 support through the AMN Passport app. Apply now to join this Travel RN-NICU assignment in St. Elizabeth.

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. -Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. -Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. -Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. -Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. -Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

Job Summary: -Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex. Essential Responsibilities: -Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. -Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. -Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. -Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. -Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. -Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. -Administers medication as prescribed. -Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. -Delivers patient care competently. -Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. -Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. -Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. -Delegates tasks to support staff.

This outstanding Neonatal Intensive Care unit based in exciting Oklahoma City is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for neonates who are experiencing lifethreatening conditions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this would be a Level III or Level IV designation. Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This unit provides intensive, comprehensive care and monitoring for neonates who are experiencing lifethreatening conditions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this would be a Level III or Level IV designation. Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. Job Summary: Provides for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on specified shifts. This position is responsible for care planning, medication administration, noting of physiological changes, and psychosocial needs of neonates, as well as the education/training of the patient and their family. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice and will be cross trained and float to Peds. This position is represented by CNA. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Preferred Two years NICU experience: Required Previous neonatal transport experience: Preferred Previous experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation purposes: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required RNC or CCRN certification: Preferred Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Essential Functions: Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill newborns. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the neonatal intensive care environment. Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of the neonate requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices i.e. nasal CPAP, O2 cannula, Hi/Low flow suctioning, and ETT nasal/oral nebulized medication with hand held nebulizer. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for the critically ill neonate with a variety of diagnoses–from the micro premie to the term infant. Care provided is developmentally and environmentally appropriate. Accurately interprets hemodynamic monitoring and effectively manages the neonate’s hemodynamic status. Is able to identify abnormal lab values & notifies physician appropriately. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing life threatening emergencies. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Understands and follows chain of command per policy. Demonstrates knowledge & skills related to fluid & electrolyte management. Is knowledgeable in infant nutrition & feeding. Provides appropriate psychosocial support to families/caregivers throughout the newborn’s hospitalization to include adjustment to the critical care environment with transition to home. Provides appropriate support for families working through the grieving process, including end of life experiences. Initiates a multidisciplinary, family-centered, goal oriented care plan for each neonate in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan. Educates families/caregivers regarding the newborn’s care to include in-hospital care as well as care after discharge. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture, and assessed learning-readiness of the parents/guardians. Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of the neonate’s response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (i.e. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrig logs & outdate checks). Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements:

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. Job Summary: Provides for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on specified shifts. This position is responsible for care planning, medication administration, noting of physiological changes, and psychosocial needs of neonates, as well as the education/training of the patient and their family. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice and will be cross trained and float to Peds. This position is represented by CNA. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing: Preferred Two years NICU experience: Required Previous neonatal transport experience: Preferred Previous experience attending deliveries for neonatal resuscitation purposes: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Required RNC or CCRN certification: Preferred Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Essential Functions: Provides appropriate nursing interventions for both stable and critically ill newborns. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the neonatal intensive care environment. Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of the neonate requiring mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support devices i.e. nasal CPAP, O2 cannula, Hi/Low flow suctioning, and ETT nasal/oral nebulized medication with hand held nebulizer. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in caring for the critically ill neonate with a variety of diagnoses–from the micro premie to the term infant. Care provided is developmentally and environmentally appropriate. Accurately interprets hemodynamic monitoring and effectively manages the neonate’s hemodynamic status. Is able to identify abnormal lab values & notifies physician appropriately. Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing life threatening emergencies. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Understands and follows chain of command per policy. Demonstrates knowledge & skills related to fluid & electrolyte management. Is knowledgeable in infant nutrition & feeding. Provides appropriate psychosocial support to families/caregivers throughout the newborn’s hospitalization to include adjustment to the critical care environment with transition to home. Provides appropriate support for families working through the grieving process, including end of life experiences. Initiates a multidisciplinary, family-centered, goal oriented care plan for each neonate in collaboration with members of the health care team and provides care based on that plan. Educates families/caregivers regarding the newborn’s care to include in-hospital care as well as care after discharge. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the condition, culture, and assessed learning-readiness of the parents/guardians. Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of the neonate’s response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (i.e. Shift and 24hr MD order checks, VO/TO Read Back, crash cart checks, urine QC, refrig logs & outdate checks). Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: