RN - NICU

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a RN – NICU for a Part Time, 0.65 FTE, Night position.

This position will provide rest and meal break coverage at times.

Salary range: $56.92 – $86.09.

Represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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.
• 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.

• Required:
  
  Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Required:
  
  One year of NICU Level III nursing experience
• Preferred:
  Three years of neonatal nursing experience in NICU Level III unit

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months
• Preferred: STABLE Program within 6 months

• 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 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

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment

• 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 including 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.