Pediatric Nurse Extern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

About Us:

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Valley Childrens Hospital is Central Californias only Regional Level IV NICU - the highest level of medical care available for premature and critically ill newborns. With a focus on family-centered care our patients have access to a full range of pediatric and surgical specialists that treat potentially life-threatening illnesses due to extreme prematurity congenital defects injury chronic illnesses and more. Our NICU patient ratios are 1:1 or 2:1 in the ICU and 1:3 in Intermediate Care. Collectively our NICUs provide specialized care for more than 1400 fragile babies and nearly 25000 patient days a year. Our team supports a network of NICUs throughout Central California providing services for Madera County Merced County Fresno County Kings County and Tulare County.

Our level II and level III satellite NICUs (Fresno Merced & Hanford) are staffed with Valley Childrens team of experts to provide patients the opportunity to receive treatment closer to home. The nurses in these satellite units are trained to attend high-risk deliveries and resuscitate babies in the delivery room if needed. Our NICU is ranked as one of the best childrens hospitals in Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report forthe seventh such ranking for our NICU. Our expert team consists of more than 250 neonatal nurses constantly striving to innovate and improve patient care so babies have the best outcomes.

Job Summary:

Qualifications:

The pay rate for PNE I is set at $23.00 and the pay rate for PNE II is set at $23.43.

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)

• Current enrollment with completion of at least two semesters/or equivalent in an accredited RN Program. (required)

• Must submit transcripts showing proof of second semester completion

• Must be continuously enrolled throughout the duration of employment in an approved Work Study course at an affiliated institution (Fresno City College CSU Fresno Lemoore College College of the Sequoias SJVC Merced College or CSU Stanislaus).
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Skills and Abilities

• Advancement to PNE II is based on completion of the pediatric theory and clinical course work and successful completion of the Valley Childrens Hospital medication examination.

Additional Position Details

• Must be able to complete the full weeklong new hire/clinical orientation. Orientations are typically offered for Pediatric Nurse Externs during school breaks in December or January

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.