RN Nicu

CommonSpirit Health • Longmont, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Longmont United Hospital is a unit with six beds, caring for 32- week gestation and higher-Level II special care nursery (prematurity, antibiotics, CPAP, Vent, Bilirubin therapy, etc.). We have a great team culture with a very friendly and supportive work environment. We look for candidates with a positive attitude and who are willing to learn and work hard in a team environment. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for: Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient. Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
• RN License required
• Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• 1+ year Level II or higher NICU experience preferred
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
• RNC-NIC certification preferred
• Strong newborn admission/transition skills preferred.
• Will need to be able to provide mother/baby care as needed

Responsibilities

• Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience (hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible; some exclusions apply)
• $5.75/hr differential for Night Shift RN positions from 11pm to 7am

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree