Qualifications: Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification. One (1)-year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in Level II nursery or above with completion of KP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) course or equivalent within prior 12 months. Current NRP card required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. EEO: Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications: RNC and PALS certification. BSN preferred. Tertiary (Level III) NICU experience of one (1) year or greater. Blood Gas interpretation, Ventilator Management: conventional & HVF, PICC insertion, PIV insertion. IV insertion and therapy. NICU training course (certification preferred). Computer knowledge of MS Word.
Notes: Schedule varies and includes working rotating weekends. If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 8:00 am-8:30 pm with back up 8 hour shift will be 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Provides comprehensive nursing care to infants as high risk. Gives special attention to age-specific patient needs in the assigned patient care area. Works under the general direction of the Department Administrator, Assistant Department Administrators, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and the Supervisor. Cooperates in all relationships with other departments.