PeaceHealth
RN - Special Care Nursery/NICU, 0.9 FTE, Nights
PeaceHealth, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227
RN - Special Care Nursery/NICU, 0.9 FTE, Nights
PeaceHealth is seeking an RN - Special Care Nursery for a full‑time, 0.90 FTE, night position. This Level 2 Nursery (not a full NICU) cares for babies 32 weeks and up. Salary range: $44.34–$80.37 per hour, depending on education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement, and other factors.
Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards, promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and the care delivery team.
Essential Functions
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
Document patient care in the healthcare record per established standards.
Direct and delegate care to team members according to their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
Maintain professional effectiveness through education and development.
Participate in development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, and quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Cross‑train into Postpartum and Pediatric units required.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Specialty certification.
Experience:
Required: Minimum one year acute care neonatal experience or six months at a level 3 NICU or higher; demonstrated competence in area of expertise. Neonatal nursing experience in NICU preferred. Additional experience in inpatient women's and children's services line preferred.
Credentials:
Required: Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support upon hire; NRP within six months of hire.
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth and development, ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family‑centered work environment, basic computer skills, and support and interpretation of medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.
Working Conditions
Lifting: patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment; fine motor skills; push/pull up to 45 lbs; hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs of force (rare). Frequent sitting, bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling, and non‑patient lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.
Environmental: exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles; must complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual: vision and hearing within normal limits; ability to communicate accurately.
PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with optional buy‑up; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.
For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Statement
– PeaceHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer. EEO affirmative action employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards, promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and the care delivery team.
Essential Functions
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
Document patient care in the healthcare record per established standards.
Direct and delegate care to team members according to their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
Maintain professional effectiveness through education and development.
Participate in development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, and quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Cross‑train into Postpartum and Pediatric units required.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Specialty certification.
Experience:
Required: Minimum one year acute care neonatal experience or six months at a level 3 NICU or higher; demonstrated competence in area of expertise. Neonatal nursing experience in NICU preferred. Additional experience in inpatient women's and children's services line preferred.
Credentials:
Required: Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support upon hire; NRP within six months of hire.
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth and development, ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family‑centered work environment, basic computer skills, and support and interpretation of medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.
Working Conditions
Lifting: patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment; fine motor skills; push/pull up to 45 lbs; hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs of force (rare). Frequent sitting, bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling, and non‑patient lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.
Environmental: exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles; must complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual: vision and hearing within normal limits; ability to communicate accurately.
PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with optional buy‑up; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.
For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Statement
– PeaceHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer. EEO affirmative action employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr