RN - NICU (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)

457(b) retirement plan

Free parking

Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking experienced NICU Level III RNs for our Children’s Services department in the Puget Sound region. Per diem assignments offer flexible hours and premium pay when meeting monthly hours and holiday/weekend requirements.

Desirable candidates have recent Level III NICU experience, WA RN licensure, and current BLS, PALS (as applicable) and NRP certification. Join a magnet-recognized system with strong nursing leadership and education opportunities.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the State of Washington with nursing degree.
• Current BLS certification by date of hire.
• NRP, PALS certifications as applicable, by date of hire.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient NICU RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per standards and policies.
• Assess needs of assigned patient group and educate families.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Document changes in patient condition and communicate with team.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, and reliability expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

EvergreenHealth is pleased to offer our PER DIEM RN’s option and choice when it comes to their work assignment. We believe that creating a tiered system for our per diem RNs allows for flexibility and balance, honoring the employee’s desire to work while balancing given business needs. See below for details. Further information will be provided at time of interview.

Tier 1 Per Diem RN

• Available to work at least 24 hours per month
• 17% hourly premium

Tier 2 Per Diem RN

• Available to work 60 hours per month, including:
  • 1 weekend shift per month
  • 1 Holiday in Summer
  • 1 Holiday in Winter
• 20% hourly premium

Job Summary

EvergreenHealth, the first Baby-Friendly hospital in America, 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 as a Top 50 Hospital in Clinical Excellence, placing EvergreenHealth in the top 1% for six years in a row. EvergreenHealth is proud to be a Magnet-recognized organization, the highest global distinction for nursing excellence. This designation reflects our commitment to outstanding patient outcomes, shared governance, and a supportive professional practice environment. Nurses at EvergreenHealth benefit from education and development opportunities at every career stage, greater autonomy at the bedside, and strong alignment between nursing leadership and quality care—empowering you to deliver exceptional NICU nursing care. We are seeking an experienced NICU Level III Nurse to join our Children’s Services department.

In this role, the RN is 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

• Graduate of a nursing program (Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree)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
• 1+ years of inpatient NICU RN experience

DESIRED

• Master’s in Nursing (MSN)
• Two (2) years of recent Level III NICU RN experience preferred

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

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