RN - Special Care Nursery, 0.9 FTE, Nights

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

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates 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.
• Experience: Minimum one year of acute care neonatal experience required OR 6 months at a level 3 NICU or higher required. Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.

Cross Training

Required into Postpartum and Pediatric unit.

Department / Location Specific Notes

• 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.

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).
• 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.
• Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Department Specific Notes

• Neonatal ICU: 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.

Additional Information

• PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.
• Benefits: 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.