RN NICU (Meal and Break)

RN NICU (Meal and Break)

At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a NICU RN at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon, 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 our Neonatal ICU Team in the following role:

Position: Meal and Break NICU RN position

FTE/Shift: 0.8 FTE, Night Shift position working 8-hour shifts

Unit: 36 bed Level III Neonatal ICU.

Hospital: Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon - 350-bed acute care regional medical center with a Level II trauma center

Our Location: Springfield is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also known as Oregon wine country. With two rivers running through the community, you can Bike, walk, or run the Middle Fork Path along the Willamette River, or spend the day fishing on the McKenzie River. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit for its culinary experiences! Immersed in art, take the outdoor mural tour or stay inside at the Emerald Art Center. The University of Oregon is just minutes away in our sister city Eugene, where you'll find a wide array of sporting events and educational and cultural activities that include the Museums of Art and Natural History and the Hult Center for Performing Arts.

We offer you:

• Current wage range of $50.78 - $79.78
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and Specialty Certification
• Night shift differential of $9.50/hr
• 4% BSN Pay & $3.75 Specialty Nursing Certification Pay
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives
• Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date
• Tuition Reimbursement and CE
• A mission driven healthcare system

Position details:

• 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.

Qualifications

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 Level III NICU experience within last 5 years.
• For RN Residents: Completion of a NICU training program at PeaceHealth may substitute for this experience.
• Prior experience with neonatal ventilation, CPAP, and in-line pressure monitoring.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Credentials

• Required: Oregon Registered Nurse License
• Required: Basic Life Support Certification
• Required within 6 months: NRP
• STABLE preferred

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.

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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.