Registered Nurse - NICU - Tri-City Medical Center - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

Registered Nurse (RN) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Hours:

Shift Start Time: 7 PM

Shift End Time: 7:30 AM

AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements: Every Other

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $44.670 - $56.760 - $68.850

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

**Recalled and internal bargaining unit applicants must apply by July 8, 2026, to be eligible for priority consideration during the selection process**

What You Will Do

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who performs patient assessment, develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patient populations with various diagnoses. Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations. Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals. Assists in the supervision of other staff members, students and volunteers, as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced NICU RN: Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, required.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• Current STABLE certification, preferred

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
• Patient Care: Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient-specific needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans. Monitor and evaluate patient interventional responses ensuring swift follow-up as needed. Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality. Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribution of systems and environment in progressing patients toward desired outcomes. Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Advocate for evidence-based practices in NICU care.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies. Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines. Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe care. Identify and report safety concerns; demonstrate willingness to address pervasive systemic issues.
• Documentation: Accurately document care measures, interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Professional Development and Leadership: Provide mentorship to New Graduate Nurses and students, fostering their professional development. Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops and quality improvement initiatives.
• Emergency Preparedness: Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Skills: Proficient in operating advanced critical care related equipment and technology. Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and critical care related pharmacology. Understanding in managing Procedural sterile fields and ensuring adherence to procedural protocols. Proficient in responding to neonatal emergencies, including at time of delivery.
• Critical Thinking: Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication with the NICU team, patients, and families. Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility:

• Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.
• External referrals only
• If referring a former Sharp employee must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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