Registered Nurse (RN) - Level II NICU at St. Joseph (Per Diem, Nights)
CHOCAbout the role
Work Location
Orange, California
Work Shift
Why CHOC?
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.
Job Summary
Are you interested in joining CHOC’s mighty brigade of nurses in our level II NICU at St. Joseph Hospital? The CHOC NICU at St. Joseph’s is a level II (no critical patients) nursery with all private rooms. In addition to nurturing a meaningful career for nurses, CHOC also offers an excellent salary and benefits package including an education reimbursement program (up to $10,000 per year).Pay Range
Minimum $73.44 Midpoint $75.48 Maximum $77.52Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
Why join our Mighty Brigade?
· Magnet recognized nursing team
· Career enrichment including a clinical ladder program
· We’re consistently growing offering new programs and services
· Personal fulfillment in a supportive, team-focused environment
· Highly competitive salary levels and benefits
· Generous night shift differential
· Free parking for employees
NICU RN Qualifications
· Registered Nurse-California
· Ped. Advanced Life Support
· Basic Life Support
· NRP
· 1 year of nursing experience in a level II or III NICU (preferably within the last 3 years)
· Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from an accredited school within 2 years of hire
· RNC-NIC certified (preferred)
Work Environments - Functional Demand:
Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviationPhysical Activity Lifting
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near VisionEnvironment Requirements:
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