NICU Lead Charge Nurse - Santa Monica, United States - UCLA Health
Description
Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. Ucan do all this and more at UCLA Health.
In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide management of the NICU patient care environment and nursing personnel and the delivery of patient care on an assigned shift under the direction of the Unit Director and Clinical Nurse Manager.
Clinical responsibilities include direct nursing care of patients, including high risk delivery resuscitation, and activities assuring comfort, safety, dignity, continuity and a positive patient experience.
Leadership responsibilities include coaching and mentoring clinical staff, assessing staff and unit educational needs, providing learning experiences for staff and students, setting standards for high quality care and working collaboratively with others to achieve patient care goals.
Promotes a culture of safety and is actively engaged in the design and delivery of quality improvement initiatives using QI methodology.
Serves as clinical expert, patient advocate and role model.Salary Range:
$67.06-$97.43 per hourQualifications
We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
BSN or MSN required
Minimum 2 years NICU Level III/Level IV experience required
Current California RN license required
BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
NRP and PALS from the American Academy of Pediatrics required
High risk neonatal specialty certification (CCRN or RNC-NIC) required
Two years of charge nurse experience preferred
Clinical advancement to CNIII preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of a multidisciplinary team
Exceptional critical thinking and decision making skills
Ability to work in a highly stimulating environment with flexibility and adaptability
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