RN - NICU (.9 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth is seeking an experienced NICU Level III Nurse for its Children’s Services department. The Registered Nurse 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 role is based in Kirkland, Washington, and is a 0.9 FTE day position scheduled for 36 hours per week. EvergreenHealth is an integrated two-hospital system headquartered in the Puget Sound area east of Seattle. It is a Magnet-recognized organization, reflecting its commitment to nursing excellence, outstanding patient outcomes, shared governance, and a supportive professional practice environment. The organization offers nurses education and development opportunities, bedside autonomy, and alignment between nursing leadership and quality care. The position requires at least one year of inpatient NICU RN experience. Recent Level III NICU RN experience is preferred, with two years preferred. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association; union membership is optional.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program; accepted credentials include a Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Current Healthcare Provider PALS certification by date of hire for RNs working in Pediatrics only.
NRP certification within four weeks of hire.
At least one year of inpatient NICU RN experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
Two years of recent Level III NICU RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and act as a patient advocate.
Assess the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
Coordinate patient and family/significant other education.
Continuously plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, incorporating the patient and family/significant other into the process.
Collaborate with physician partners and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement the patient and family/significant other plan of care.
Timely communicate relevant information, including patient information, safety issues, equipment problems, and quality issues, to the immediate supervisor.
Communicate and document changes in patient condition promptly to the charge nurse or supervisor and physician.
Follow attendance, punctuality, and dependability guidelines.
Effectively perform and follow through on assigned responsibilities, completing them within designated or agreed-upon timeframes.
Perform responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals, and values.
Fulfill the position’s accountabilities in support of the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.