Registered Nurse, NICU

Lifepoint Health • Kennewick, WA

15d • $41 - $76

About The Position

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• One or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and/or Newborn Nursery experience preferred.
• BLS and NRP required
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
• Willing to work and train to L&D and Special Care nursery.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of recent Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and/or Newborn Nursery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• $10,000 - $25,000 Commitment-incentive bonus based on experience
• $2.25 - $4.50 Shift differential
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full-time employees) as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees