RN - NICU (part-time)

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is a mission driven, non-profit, healthcare system that has been providing exceptional medicine and compassionate care for more than a century. In Vancouver, Washington, PeaceHealth operates Southwest Medical Center, a 450-bed hospital with level II trauma center

We are currently seeking an experienced NICU nurse for a part-time position in our 26 bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In this .6 FTE Night shift position you will work two 12-hour shifts each week.

We offer you:

• Hourly compensation is $36.73 - $71.57; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience, and terms of PeaceHealth Southwest WSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement, phsw wsna contract

• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification.
• Hiring Bonus
  
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date and offers three medical plan options, dental, vision, excellent retirement plan with employer matching and base contributions, generous tuition reimbursement, CE, Wellness Program, and more

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
• One year NICU III nursing experience required or may  consider completion of  Neonatal ICU Internship.
• WA State RN Licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers & Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP) required
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
• Basic computer skills

SOUTHWEST – PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments.
• Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).

Benefits: PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.