RN NICU; and Break

Overview

Peace Health is seeking a Meal and Break RN in the NICU. 0.8 FTE, Night Shift position with 8 hour shifts. Salary range: $49.30 - $77.46. Sign on bonus and relocation funds available for eligible candidates.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Preferred

Experience

• Two years RN experience required in critical care with at least one year of NICU experience within last 5 years.
• For RN Residents:
  Completion of a NICU training program at Peace Health may substitute for this experience.
• Prior experience with neonatal ventilation, CPAP, and in-line pressure monitoring.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Credentials

• Required:
  
  State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support
• Preferred: NRP

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)
• See community specific document for each Unit/Department required credentials. (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)

• Patient handling: non-patient lifting up to 35 lbs without assistive equipment; frequent lifting up to 45 lbs for equipment and carts.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment; perform precise procedures.
• CPR performance requirements as specified by guidelines.
• Frequent movement around the area; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling.
• Non-patient lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.

• Environment: exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles; able to work in a noisy environment.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of caregivers and offers a competitive total rewards package including medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, life and disability insurance, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health programs. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled per applicable laws.

For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application.