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RN NICU Experienced

Dignity Health

Santa Cruz, CAFull-time$79.09–101.11/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$79.09–101.11/hr
Location
Santa Cruz, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse: CABasic Life Support - CPRNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramAssociate's degree

Job overview

Dignity Health is hiring a RN NICU Experienced. As a Staff RN at Dignity Health’s Dominican Hospital, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care, perform critical assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.

Key focus areas include Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data, Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning, and Administers prescribed medications and intravenous solutions according to standards of care and hospital protocols.

Successful candidates bring Associates Of Science Nursing, Diploma Of Nursing, and Registered Nurse: CA. Important skills include Assessment Skills, Problem Solving, Patient-First Mindset, Enthusiasm To Help Others, Sense Of Urgency, and Dedication To Excellence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assessment SkillsProblem SolvingPatient-First MindsetEnthusiasm to Help OthersSense of UrgencyDedication to ExcellencePsychosocial/Physiologic AssessmentsPlan of Care FormulationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningMedication AdministrationIntravenous Solutions AdministrationPain Level AssessmentCaring Practice TailoringReporting Patient Alterations

Qualifications

1 Year Minimum Experience in NICUAssociates of Science Nursing or Diploma of NursingSix Months Recent NICU ExperienceRegistered Nurse: CABasic Life Support - CPRNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramBachelors of Science Nursing

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Staff RN, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.

  • Formulates a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning. Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.

  • Administers prescribed medications and intravenous solutions according to standards of care and hospital protocols.

  • Assesses pain level in all patients using "0-10", "Faces", or other approved scale to promote comfort and enable patients to participate in their healing. Provides timely/appropriate assessment/intervention. Identifies comfort function goals with patients.

  • Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional health acre needs. (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life options). Adapts standards and guidelines for individual patients.

  • Reports significant observed or reported alterations in the patient's condition in a timely manner.

MUST HAVE 1 Year minimum experience in NICU

Up to 10k Sign On Bonus for all Benefited positions!

Up to 10k Relocation offered for new hires!

Job Requirements

Required

  • Associates Of Science Nursing and Six months recent NICU experience, upon hire or

  • Diploma of Nursing and Six months recent NICU experience, upon hire

  • Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire

  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program, upon hire

Preferred

  • Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Pay Range

$79.09 - $101.11 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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