Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - 12hrs Days
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: January 13, 2023
Job Description:
Make a difference every single dayWhen the work you do every
single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every
effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture
of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai,
and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our fifth
consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working
with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using
state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do
something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and
discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's
Best Hospitals! Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills
to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country?
Would you like to make a difference in the lives of families every
single day? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity
available with one of the best places to work in California! We
would be happy to hear from you. Our world-class, 45-bed, Level IV,
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admits nearly 700 infants per
year, dedicated to delivering the highest quality care for all
newborns, ranging from healthy neonates to sick or premature
newborns requiring close observation or intensive care. We are one
of the largest in Southern California and unmatched in the United
States for its state-of-the-art design and technology. Summary of
Essential Duties:
As a Registered Nurse, you will
establish a plan of care, set goals, determine priorities, and
provide care within established standards of practice.Provides and
accurately documents direct and indirect patient care services that
ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of
patients in a timely manner.Provides care and patient education on
disease prevention and restorative measures.Administration of
medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement
treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of
care.Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the
initiation of peripheral venous access.Observes signs and symptoms
of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior,
and/or general physical condition.Demonstrates refined assessment
skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs,
symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine
normal versus abnormal characteristics.Plans and implements
individualized patient care based on observations. Implements
appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with
standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when
indicated.Provides care to special patient populations and patients
with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient's readiness
for learning and ability to understand directions/instructions and
give consent.Demonstrates knowledge and is able to identify and
make special adjustments as required to the specific populations
needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial,
communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education,
family and condition needs. - -Per Diem staff must consistently
meet the following work requirements. -
A minimum of 2 days per pay period is
required.Be available to work the number of hours or shifts agreed
upon with the Executive Director / Associate Director /
Supervisor.When agreed upon shifts are self-canceled, the work
commitment must be met by working another day(s) in the pay
period.Work a minimum of three (3) weekend shifts per 6 week
schedule (exception: Ambulatory / Outpatient Clinics).Per Diem
staff working 144 or more hours per time schedule will work a
minimum of four (4) weekend shifts per schedule.If Per Diem staff
fails to meet their weekend commitment, a letter of
"self-termination" by failing to meet the time commitment will be
sent.Be available to work two (2) of the six national holidays one
must include Christmas or New Year's.The holiday commitments will
include the holiday eves as the day.Be available to rotate shifts
as needed.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing
program. BSN or higher preferred.License/Certification:
Current California State RN License
requiredAmerican Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS and
NRP certifications requiredExperience:
Minimum 1 year recent acute RN
experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Working Title: Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit (NICU) - 12hrs Days
Department: Neonatal Care I
Business Entity: Nursing
Job Category: Family & Function,Nursing,Family &
Function,Nursing
Job Specialty: UNASSIGNED
Position Type: Per Diem
Shift Length: 12 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Alhambra , Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - 12hrs Days, Healthcare , Alhambra, California
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