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At Peacehealth, we believe every person deserves safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. If you're an RN who's passionate about Neonatal Intensive Care and making a real impact, we want you on our team! Consider joining us at Southwest Medical Center in a NICU RN role :

• Full-time and Part-time Night shift RN positions available

• Work 12-hour shifts, either five or six shifts each two week pay period

Why PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center ?

• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of our 26 bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care team collaborating with a fantastic team of RNs and Providers, with a caring and supportive leadership team. We offer ongoing education and growth opportunities, including generous CE and tuition assistance.

• Highly skilled Team : Baby Friendly Certified and one of the top 100 maternity hospitals in the US, we havean experienced team ofboard-certified neonatologists, advanced neonatal providers, pharmacists and respiratory therapists specializing in newborns, feeding and swallowing therapists, and many RNS who are certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive wage range of $52.22 - $77.59. Shift differentials up to $7/hr, additional pay for advanced degrees and specialty nursing certifications, Professional Nurse Advancement Program with pay incentives, and an excellent benefits package. Plus - a hiring bonus and relocation assistance!

• Mission Driven Healthcare System: Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed acute care medical center with level II trauma center, that is part of PeaceHealth, a non-profit mission driven healthcare system in the Pacific Northwest.

Why Vancouver, Washington?

• Location, Location, Location: Live in beautiful Vancouver, Washington! Located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area, Vancouver is a lively city with a beautiful and active waterfront, surrounded by smaller communities offering country living. With Mountains, Pacific Ocean Beaches, and the Columbia River Gorge, living in the Pacific Northwest offers endless outdoor recreation and nature.

For additional information or questions, please contact Lisa Wishard at Lwishard@peacehealth.org.

Position Details:

• 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 (Required)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• 1 year level III Neonatal Intensive Care RN experience

• A Washington State RN Licensure or active multistate RN license

• Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification for Healthcare Providers.

• Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP) Certification

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)

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Working Conditions

• 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.

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.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

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.

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