Registered Nurse I (New Grad), Neonatal ICU

About the position

The Registered Nurse I is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.

The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The position is in the Neonatal ICU at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, and may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. This is a regular, non-exempt, full-time night-shift position, working 12-hour shifts for 36 hours per week, with variable days and every other weekend required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and care transitions.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care that account for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Communicate timely and effectively with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers to foster collaborative relationships.
• Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.
• Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
• When applicable, manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing prior to the start date.
• Current Registered Nurse license for the state where care is provided prior to the start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification within 60 days for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Nice-to-haves

• Electronic Health Record (EPIC) experience or knowledge is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.