RN - Special Care Nursery​/NICU, FTE, Nights

RN - Special Care Nursery/NICU, 0.9 FTE, Nights

Peace Health is seeking an RN - Special Care Nursery for a full‑time, 0.90 FTE, night position. This Level 2 Nursery (not a full NICU) cares for babies 32 weeks and up. Salary range: $44.34–$80.37 per hour, depending on education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement, and other factors.

Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards, promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record per established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to team members according to their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Maintain professional effectiveness through education and development.
• Participate in development and maintenance of hospital policies, procedures, and quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Cross‑train into Postpartum and Pediatric units required.

Qualifications

• Education: Required:
  Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Specialty certification.
• Experience: Required:
  Minimum one year acute care neonatal experience or six months at a level 3 NICU or higher; demonstrated competence in area of expertise. Neonatal nursing experience in NICU preferred. Additional experience in inpatient women's and children's services line preferred.
• Credentials: Required:
  Registered Nurse;
  Basic Life Support upon hire; NRP within six months of hire.
• Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth and development, ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family‑centered work environment, basic computer skills, and support and interpretation of medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Lifting: patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment; fine motor skills; push/pull up to 45 lbs; hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs of force (rare). Frequent sitting, bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling, and non‑patient lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.
• Environmental: exposure to biohazard, body fluids, airborne particles; must complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Mental/Visual: vision and hearing within normal limits; ability to communicate accurately.

Peace Health offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package: full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with optional buy‑up; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO Statement – Peace Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. EEO affirmative action employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.