RN - NICU

RN - NICU - 139478

Springfield, OR | Nursing | Full Time

Are you a compassionate and highly skilled NICU Registered Nurse looking to make a profound difference in the lives of our smallest patients and their families? We invite you to join our dedicated Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where clinical excellence, teamwork, and family-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.

More About this Opportunity:

Staff RN opening- 0.9 FTE, Night shift position

Additional Night Shift differential $9.50/hour

Competitive wage, $50.78- $79.78 based on experience

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Care for a diverse patient population ranging from moderately ill newborns to critically ill premature infants.
• Practice in a technologically advanced, high-acuity environment that supports evidence-based care and professional growth.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team dedicated to innovation, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
• Build meaningful relationships with families while providing compassionate support during some of life's most challenging moments.
• Access ongoing educational opportunities, specialty training, and professional development to advance your NICU career

What You Bring!

Education

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required

Experience

• Two years RN experience required in critical care with at least one of those years being 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 required
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Credentials

• Required:
  
  State of Oregon nursing license
• Required Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support (NRP within 6 months of hire)

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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

Neonatal ICU - Neonatal ICU & Special Care Nursery:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Program (STABLE) required within 6 months. Required for all except Level 3 NICU (Riverbend & Southwest preferred).

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.

Peace Health 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.

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.