What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- NICU (Per Diem) position at PeaceHealth?
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Per Diem role at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. In this per diem role you will work variable 12 hour shifts in our 26 bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care unit.
Hourly compensation starts at $42.59, more depending on experience., degree, and specialty certification. Also eligible for a 15% per diem differential in lieu of benefits.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
- BSN preferred.
- Specialty certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
- One year NICU III nursing experience required.
- 3 years neonatal nursing experience in NICU Level III unit preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- WA State RN Licensure required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP) required.
- ACLS certification may be required.
OTHER SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
- Basic computer skills
SOUTHWEST – PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.- Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
- Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments.
- Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
- Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
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