RN Special Care Nursery

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Family Birth Center team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring optimal outcomes for postpartum women and newborns. Candidates should possess a BSN, RN licensure, and relevant experience in acute care settings. Join a compassionate team committed to patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Education Loan Forgiveness

RN Residency Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of previous RN experience required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of professional nursing services focusing on quality patient care.
• Develop, implement, and assess patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Deliver care to postpartum women and normal newborns in the Family Birth Center.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

• This job is responsible for providing a wide variety of professional nursing services which focus on the provision of quality patient care consistent with hospital standards/values, applicable regulatory requirements, and scope of practice for the nursing profession.
• Work also includes developing, implementing, and assessing the patient plan of care during the stay in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and the patient/family.
• An incumbent is engaged in direct patient care, including assessing, planning, coordinating, evaluating, and delegating work to members of the patient care team, as well as providing education and consultation with patients, families, physicians, and other staff members to implement appropriate nursing interventions for optimal patient care.
• Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instructions and guidance for addressing issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician.
• Requires the use of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, data, and the efficient utilization of staff/resources.
• Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff, and management.
• An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.
• This position is responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to postpartum women and normal newborns admitted to the Family Birth Center.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN degree is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of previous RN experience required. One year of related work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Lactation certification is preferred.
• Previous recent Labor and Delivery experience is preferred, or 1-2 years of Med/Surg experience with completion of Mother/Baby Education program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) completion within 6 months of hire date. Certification from NCC or American Nurses Credentialing Center is preferred.

Overview

Current Incentives for qualifying external Nurses:

• Sign-on Bonus available (0.6 FTE required)
• Up to $25,000 in Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans
• RN Residency Bonus for qualifying RN Residents
• Relocation Assistance for experienced RNs

Join a caring group of purpose-driven professionals serving a diverse community with compassion and character. At St. Anne Hospital, we strive to be the most trusted destination for health and healing.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. This means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts, innovative treatments, and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!