RN, NICU (Per Diem, Variable)

IntelliResume; Oregon; On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a NICU RN in Clackamas, Oregon, to provide newborn care with clinical judgment and collaborative teamwork. This per diem role emphasizes accurate assessments, care planning, and coordinated discharge planning for hospitalized patients.

The ideal candidate holds an Oregon RN license and has NICU experience or is eager to work in a high-acuity neonatal setting. This facility-focused opportunity supports multidisciplinary collaboration and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license in Oregon is required.
• Experience in a NICU setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate multi-system assessments of newborns and identify deviations from normal.
• Develop an individualized nursing plan of care sensitive to developmental needs.
• Coordinate patient care activities and discharge planning with other departments and community agencies.
• Carry out the physician's plan of care and document accurately in the EMR.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and participate in unit quality assurance activities.

Education

RN License

Job description

About This Role

The RN in the NICU provides specialized nursing care for newborns, utilizing clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Highlights

• Pay: $53 - $79/hour
• Location: Clackamas, OR
• Facility: Kaiser Permanente
• Schedule: Per Diem, Variable

What You'll Do

• Perform accurate multi-system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Identify deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests and reassess patients throughout hospitalization.
• Develop an individual nursing plan of care sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient.
• Coordinate patient care activities and discharge planning with other departments and community agencies.
• Initiate appropriate measures based on protocol for managing medical and/or surgical patients.
• Correctly carry out the physician's plan of care and accurately document in the EMR.
• Utilize a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate and perform all necessary procedures correctly.
• Evaluate assessment methods, plan of care, and patient responses to treatment.
• Participate in unit quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Education

• RN License required

Experience

• Experience in a NICU setting preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN License in Oregon

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on preventive care and the overall health and well-being of their members.