Job Description

Description

Wage Range: $42.19 - $77.81 per hour

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Job Summary:

EvergreenHealth is an integrated two hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just east of Seattle. Our patient care is recognized by Healthgrades, which named EvergreenHealth one of America\'s 50 Best Hospital for 2021-2022. EvergreenHealth is also the first Baby Friendly designated hospital in North America! We are seeking an experienced NICU Level III Nurse to join our Children\'s Services department.

Responsible for the total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Recent Level III NICU RN experience required, minimum of two (2) years preferred.

Primary Duties: * Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate.

• Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients.
• Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process.
• Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process.
• Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care.
• Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
• Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
• Accountable for following the guidelines for attendance, punctuality and overall dependability.
• Accountable for effective performance and follow-through of all assigned responsibilities and for completing responsibilities within designated (or agreed upon) timeframes. Completes responsibilities in a manner consistent with organizational policy, goals and values.
• Responsible for the "Accountabilities" associated with this position in support of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Bachelor\'s in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of employment if applicable
• 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 (RNs working in Pediatrics only)

• NRP certification within 4 weeks of hire
• IBCLC Certification required within 1 year of the date of hire (RNs working in Lactation only)

DESIRED for the position:

• Master\'s Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of recent Level III NICU RN experience preferred

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees\' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

EvergreenHealth is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients. The literature shows that having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) contributes significantly to the quality of care. Toward that end, this position requires a BSN or a commitment to begin a BSN program within three years and obtain a BSN within five years of employment. Please note this BSN requirement does not apply to those with an RN license for twenty or more years or current EvergreenHealth RNs hired prior to April 1, 2014.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional.

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