RN Neonatal ICU

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  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages in accordance with individual needs, physician orders, Hospital policy and standards of nursing practice. He/she is responsible for directing and coordinating members of the care team, focusing on the provision of individualized quality patient care consistent with organizational values.

• 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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• 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.
• Current AHA NRP certification required
• Current AHA BLS card required.
• Current certification in specialty area preferred.
• LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.