Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU PRN

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of pediatric patients from admission to the department through discharge or transfer. The RN provides expert care and education to patients in a clinical setting, acts as a patient advocate, leader, and mentor for assistive personnel. They are knowledgeable in clinical nursing procedures, disease processes, interventions, and pharmacological agents, and manage patient loads within assigned timelines. This PRN position in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) requires a minimum of 12 shifts per 12-week evaluation period, including two weekend shifts and two holidays per year. At least 50% of shifts bid on must be in the RN's home department if available. The RN will also be floated to other units and must be oriented to a minimum of two units.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associate’s (ADN) from an accredited nursing school
• BLS Certification (or) obtained within 90 days after hire date
• Current S.T.A.B.L.E. certification OR obtained after 6 months of nursery experience but prior to completing 12 months of nursery experience.
• Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification within 90 days after hire date.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent NICU experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s (BSN) from an accredited nursing school
• NICU certification
• Level 3 NICU experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of pediatric patients from admission to department through discharge or transfer.
• Provides expert care and education to patients in clinical setting.
• Acts as patient advocate, leader, and mentor for assistive personnel.
• Manages patient loads in assigned timelines.
• Floats to units based on a rotation with regularly scheduled staff and must be oriented to a minimum of two (2) units.

Benefits

• $6.00 per hour premium pay for TPD 1
• $5.00 shift differential
• $3.50 weekend premium
• Charge RN and Certification pay if eligible
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree