Per Diem NURSE - NICU - Nights - Fountain Valley

Position Summary

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse responsibilities include attending births, monitoring the health of newborns directly after birth, administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, and providing education/support to families as needed. The NICU Nurse must maintain a high level of quality, service, critical nursing skills, and critical thinking. The NICU Nurse must be skilled in managing complex medical cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes.

The NICU Nurse must be familiar with and adhere to Regulatory Standards and UCI Health – Fountain Valley Policies and Procedure.

• Minimum Education:
  
  All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP certification.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of NICU Level III RN experience.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.