Job Description
We are looking for a Registered Nurse II for the 3SW Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Jude Medical Center.
Location: Fullerton, CA
Work Schedule: Full Time - 72 Biweekly Hours
Shift: 12-hour, Nights
Job Summary:
The RN independently uses the nursing process to care for a group of patients safely, therapeutically and efficiently. Uses information from a variety of sources to assess, plan, implement, identify outcomes, and evaluate patient's plan of care.
The Intermediate care/ Step Down unit is organized, operated and maintained to provide the monitoring and care of patients with moderate or potentially severe physiologic instability requiring specialized equipment and or personnel necessary for invasive monitoring.
*Essential Functions: *
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Facilitates patient care through effective communication.
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Develops and maintains therapeutic and effective relationships with patient/family and the health care team.
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Delegates care appropriately.
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Participates in Shared Governance/Participative Leadership.
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Demonstrates awareness of unit and service guidelines related to staffing and scheduling.
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3SW Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 607000-F01:
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Responsible for the care of neonatal patients.
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Demonstrates knowledge/ability to use neonatal equipment, i.e. ventilators, radiant warmers, cardio-respiratory monitors, pulse oximeters, infusion devices, breast pumps, isolette.
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Effectively administers medications, blood, blood products and IV fluids in neonatal dosages.
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Performs tests on neonates, i.e. BGM, Bilirubin, newborn screening and assists physicians with test/procedures, i.e. insertion of chest tubes, establishing UV/UAC line. Support ancillary during tests/procedures.
Job Requirements
Minimum Position Requirements:
*Education: *
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, graduate from nursing school (Hired on/after 1/1/11), or hired prior to 1/1/11 (and rehired after 1/1/11): Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
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Hired as a result of a unit transfer from Heritage: Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
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Hired as a ministry transfer: Currently enrolled in a BSN program with an expected graduation date within 6 months of hire.
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Coursework/Training - 3SW Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 607000-F01:
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Completed in-house training or 2 years NICU experience.
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Preferred: Completion/Preceptorship of PICC line course.
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Preferred: Lactation training/education.
Experience: 1 year acute care experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
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Current CA Registered Nurse License.
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American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider.
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3SW Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 607000-F01:
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Preferred Position Qualifications:
*Licenses/Certifications: * Professional Nursing Organization Membership.
Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.
St. Jude Medical Center is a faith-based, non-profit, 384-bed, tertiary care facility, and is one of Southern California's most-respected and technologically-advanced hospitals. With nearly 700 of the area's finest physicians on staff, St. Jude offers nearly every medical specialty and sub-specialty. Whether for the birth of a baby, life-saving surgery or a routine mammogram, St. Jude continues to set the standard for medical care and offers the community the most comprehensive array of services and programs.
St. Jude Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Jude Medical Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Positions specified as “on call/per diem” refers to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on as “as needed basis” to fill in for staff vacancies.
Company: St. Jude Medical Center
Category: NICU/PICU Nursing
Req ID: R361918
Specialty
Serving Tacoma and surrounding areas, St. Joseph Medical Center is ready to help you and your family achieve your best health, throughout all the stages of your life. Find a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health primary or specialty provider at clinics close to where you live or work.
Our health care services
We’ve built our programs based on your needs, recruiting the top specialists and investing in advanced technology. On-site services include:
- A Family Birth Center with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and our new Midwifery Center at St. Joseph
- Around-the-clock emergency services, including a Level II Trauma Center
- Cancer care from the Puget Sound’s leading cancer specialists
- Heart care at the South Sound’s largest heart and vascular center
- Orthopedics care, including a joint replacement program that features a dedicated nurse navigator and care coordinator
- Neuroscience services, including leading-edge Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors
- And many more services
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Emergency Services: St. Joseph Medical Center
When a medical emergency happens, you want nearby, expert care. At St. Joseph Medical Center, our highly trained board-certified doctors, registered nurses and other specialists have years of expertise in advanced emergency and trauma care for patients of all ages.
Emergency care in Tacoma
Our emergency specialists provide care for people with the most serious and life-threatening conditions throughout the Tacoma area. Our expert services include:
- 24-hour care, including advanced care for heart attack, stroke and trauma
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Center for Cardiovascular Health, the largest heart and vascular center in the South Sound
- A Level II Trauma Center with board-certified trauma surgeons and doctors and registered nurses certified in emergency medicine and advanced cardiac life support
- Highly trained neurointerventional surgeons for advanced levels of stroke care
- A Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in our Family Birth Center
- An accredited acute neurological and physical rehabilitation unit
- Rooftop helipad for medical airlifts
The skilled and experienced providers, nurses and staff at St. Joseph have specialized training in emergency and trauma medicine. That means we provide superior care for you and your loved ones in any medical emergency. For their skill and expertise, our teams have earned national recognition, including:
- Accreditation for our hospital care from The Joint Commission
- Advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission
- Beats national standards for door-to-balloon times for heart attack
- Silver award for The Medal of Honor for Organ Donation from the United States Department of Health and Human Services
- Accreditation of the Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International)
Tacoma Trauma Center: Level II Trauma Care
St. Joseph provides Level II trauma services for civilians and military personnel with critical illnesses and injuries. Trauma-care duty rotates every 24 hours with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Madigan Army Medical Center.
The Level II designation means that:
- St. Joseph has a trauma surgeon on site when the facility is on trauma duty.
- Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, neurosurgeons and other medical specialists can respond within 20 minutes of being called.
Choosing the right care location
Where you go for your health care matters. Here's a quick summary of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's services to help you choose the right level of treatment at the right time.
Emergency Services
For very serious or life-threatening conditions or trauma.
Primary Care
For common illnesses, minor injuries, routine health exams and long-term health maintenance.
Urgent Care
For same-day care when your regular provider isn't available.
Virtual Urgent Care
For 24-hour care via phone or secure web chat with board-certified providers or nurse practitioners.
Learn more about all four levels of our health care services and choosing the right care location .