About this opportunity
Natividad Medical Group lists this Staff Nurse II – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit opportunity in salinas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Natividad is currently seeking experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses to fill current full‑time positions.
Specific Skills
Thorough knowledge of —Due to the considerable difference in patient profiles, work conditions and responsibilities, each clinical area requires a distinct mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must possess a combination of education, training, and/or experience which demonstrate competency in the appropriate mixture of qualifications, current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing, medical terminology, instruments and equipment, routines typical to an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic, uses and effects of medicines and narcotics, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations which govern the nursing practice, and current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization.
Working knowledge of —Safety policies and procedures related to nursing; community resources available to provide patient care and follow‑up; computer applications related to nursing; principles and practices of quality assurance.
Skill and ability to: Perform the full range of staff nursing duties and responsibilities; plan and organize nursing plans for patients; keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization; prepare and maintain records and reports; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees; communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital employees.
Responsible For
Assesses, plans, organizes and provides nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions.
Makes preliminary observation of and prepares patients for medical treatment; assists physicians in administering treatments and performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical questions; administers prescribed treatments and medications to patients.
Serves as a resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students.
Charts treatments of patients; records and reports significant changes in condition and general progress of patient.
Instructs patients in carrying out physician orders (discharge teaching).
Additional Requirements
All incumbents must pass a pre‑employment physical/medical assessment.
All incumbents must undergo a thorough background and reference check, including a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
Employees who drive on County business must possess a valid California Driver License for the vehicle class driven and a clean driving record.
Employees must present an original Social Security Card and a valid California Driver License or California State ID before the first day of work.
Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays; and may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Job Nature
Full Time
Educational Requirements
Required Licensure: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain a CA RN License prior to employment. Highly desirable: BSN or MSN educational pay eligibility.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 1 year experience as a neonatal nurse.
Job Location
Monterey County, California.
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Worksite address
salinas, CA, 93911, US
Who can apply
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