RN - NICU - New to Specialty (.9 FTE, Nights) - Start date March 15, 2027

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced acute care Registered Nurse to join its Children’s Services team and train in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This training position is intended for experienced nurses interested in learning a new specialty. Training lasts about 20 weeks, depending on the nurse’s skill set and progress. The RN is responsible for providing total direct nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. The nurse assesses patients’ comprehensive nursing needs; plans, implements, and evaluates care; supports patient advocacy and education; and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. The position is 0.9 FTE on nights, with a start date of March 15, 2027. Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume and a one-page cover letter describing their interest in Children’s Services and the personal and professional attributes they would bring to the program and unit.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; a nursing diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is accepted.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington State or holding a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association by the start date.
At least one year of inpatient RN experience.
NRP certification within four weeks of hire.
Submit a comprehensive resume and a one-page cover letter describing interest in the Children’s Services department and relevant personal and professional attributes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and function as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate education for patients and their families or significant others.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating patients and their families or significant others into the process.
Work with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care for patients and their families or significant others.
Communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse or supervisor and physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.