RN - Neonatal ICU

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Neonatal ICU for a Full Time, Night position.  Hourly compensation starts at $38.98, more depending on experience.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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 

1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.

2. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.

3. Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence. 

4. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.

5. Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program. 

6. Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: 

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing required. 
• BSN preferred. 
• Specialty certification preferred. 

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: 

• Previous NICU experience or NICU internship required, may consider candidates with related experience (or equivalent education and/or experience).
•  3 years neonatal nursing experience in NICU Level III unit preferred 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: 

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing at date of hire. 
• WA State RN Licensure with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP). 
• 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 

PHSW – 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). 

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.