• RN - NICU

    PeaceHealth (Vancouver, WA)


    Description

    At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a RN at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining us in the following NICU RN position.

     

    + A **.75** FTE Night Shift **NICU RN** position is available working five 12-hour shifts each two week pay period, 1830 - 0700

    + 26-bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

    + Dedicated pharmacist and respiratory therapist specializing in newborns

    + In-house neonatologists and advanced neonatal providers

    + A collaborative NICU team

     

    Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed acute care medical center with level II trauma center, that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system. Located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area, Vancouver is a lively city with a beautiful waterfront where you can enjoy big city life or the serene countryside, with an abundance of recreational and cultural activities.

    We offer you:

    + A current wage range of $52.22 - $77.59

    + Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, DPN, and specialty nursing certification

    + Shift differentials up to $7/hr

    + Hiring Bonus

    + Relocation Assistance

    + A Student Loan Repayment Program

    + Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives

    + Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following start date.

    Position Details:

    + 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

    + 1 year level III Neonatal Intensive Care RN experience

    + A Washington State RN Licensure or active multistate RN license

    + Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification for Healthcare Providers.

    + Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP) Certification

    Skills

    + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)

    + Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)

    + Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)

    + Basic computer skills. (Required)

     

    Working Conditions

    Lifting

    + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

    + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

    + Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

    + Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

    + Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

    + Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

    + Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

    Environmental Conditions

    + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

    + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

    Mental/Visual

    + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

    + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

     

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

     

    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 (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

     

    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.

    REQNUMBER: 106807