UC Irvine
Job Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse
Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/perinatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold‑level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
Position Summary The NICU Nurse responsibilities include attending births, monitoring the health of newborns directly after birth, administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, and providing education and support to families as needed. The NICU Nurse must maintain a high level of quality, service, critical nursing skills and critical thinking; must be skilled in managing complex medical cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes; and must be familiar with and adhere to regulatory standards and UCI Health policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current California RN license.
Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP certification.
At least 1 year of NICU Level III RN experience.
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer‑service skills appropriate to the job.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan; Employment Misconduct; Legal Right to Work in the United States; Vaccination Policies; Smoking and Tobacco Policy; Drug‑Free Environment. Additional conditions may apply depending on job‑specific requirements, including California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E‑Verify, and Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation. Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at
eec@uci.edu
or at
(949) 824‑0500 , Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship; must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/perinatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold‑level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
Position Summary The NICU Nurse responsibilities include attending births, monitoring the health of newborns directly after birth, administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, and providing education and support to families as needed. The NICU Nurse must maintain a high level of quality, service, critical nursing skills and critical thinking; must be skilled in managing complex medical cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes; and must be familiar with and adhere to regulatory standards and UCI Health policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current California RN license.
Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP certification.
At least 1 year of NICU Level III RN experience.
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer‑service skills appropriate to the job.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Conditions of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan; Employment Misconduct; Legal Right to Work in the United States; Vaccination Policies; Smoking and Tobacco Policy; Drug‑Free Environment. Additional conditions may apply depending on job‑specific requirements, including California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E‑Verify, and Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation. Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at
eec@uci.edu
or at
(949) 824‑0500 , Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship; must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
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