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Job description
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse responsibilities include attending births, monitor 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 in 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.
Required Qualifications What It Takes to be Successful:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility:
Walking - 67% of time
Standing - 25% of time
Sitting - 8% of time
Agility:
Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) - Constantly
Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) - Frequently
Reaching - Constantly
Twisting - Constantly
Bending - Constantly
Squatting/Kneeling - Frequently
Crawling/Climbing - Occasionally
Strength:
Lifts and Carries up to 10 lbs - Frequently
Lifts and Carries 11-24 lbs - Frequently
Lifts and Carries 25-34 lbs - Frequently
Lifts and Carries 35-50 lbs - Occasionally
Lifts and Carries over 50 lbs - Occasionally
Lifts Overhead up to 10 lbs - Frequently
Lifts Overhead 11-24 lbs - Occasionally
Lifts Overhead 25-34 lbs - Occasionally
Lifts Overhead 35-50 lbs - N/A
Lifts Overhead over 50 lbs - N/A
Pushing - 30 pounds - Frequently
Dexterity:
Gross Motor, Light-Moderate Strength - Frequently
Gross Motor, Moderate-Heavy Strength - Occasionally
Fine Motor, Light-Moderate Strength - Frequently
Fine Motor, Moderate-Heavy Strength - Occasionally
Sensory:
Hearing - Constantly
Close Eye Work (Small Figures) - Frequently
Minimal Color Discrimination - Occasionally
Normal Color Discrimination - Constantly
Depth Perception, Distance Vision, and Ability to Focus - Frequently
Working Conditions:
Temperature Greater than 95°F - Occasionally
Step Stool Usage - Frequently
Ladder Usage - N/A
Hydraulic Lift Usage - N/A
Hazardous Exposure (Chemical, Latex, Infectious, etc.) - Frequently
Non-Ionizing Radiation (Welding Flash, Microwaves, Sun, etc.) - N/A
Ionizing Radiation (X-ray, Radioactive Isotopes) - Occasionally
Noise (Loud/Repetitive, less than 85 dB per OSHA Standard) - Frequently
Driving - N/A
Other - N/A
Safety Equipment:
Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory Mask) - Frequently
Total Rewards:
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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions Of Employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Employment Misconduct*
Legal Right to Work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E-Verify
Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:
Closing Statement:
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. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at or at , Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship:
Must be able to
Worksite address
fountain valley, CA, 92728, US
Who can apply
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