RN Transitional Opportunities - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

1 Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Free parking

Orca transit passes

Medical premiums as low as $0/mo

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center is offering a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transition program for RNs with 1+ years of acute care experience. The program includes online learning, 1:1 clinical precepting, and sessions with an Education specialist to enhance NICU skills. The role begins as a .9 FTE with potential for night shifts based on available positions.

Starting February 22, 2027, the transition prepares nurses for sustained clinical roles in a Level 3 NICU with family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing
• Current WA state (or MultiState) RN license required
• Healthcare provider BLS/CPR certifications
• Completion of 1+ years acute care experience
• Must demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

• participate in a transition program to Critical Care with a blend of online learning and instructor-led courses
• receive 1:1 clinical precepting by an experienced RN
• engage in focused sessions with Education specialist to enhance learning and clinical reasoning in NICU practice

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Tools

BLS/CPR certifications

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: - Hourly $50.72 - $90.17 Overlake Medical Center & Clinics Transition in Practice Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Overlake Medical Center has opportunities for nurses looking to transition into Critical Care. Nurses with greater than one year of RN experience are eligible. The transition program is based on best practices and evidence-based education.

Your program will include

• A blend of online learning and instructor led courses
• 1:1 clinical precepting by an experienced RN
• Focused sessions with an Education specialist to enhance learning and clinical reasoning in your new area of practice

During the program, you will work a .9 FTE (72 hours per biweekly pay period). After completing the precepted portion of the program your shift will be based on available positions, with a high probability of Night shift.

Start date for next transitional RN cohort: February 22, 2027

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics' NICU is a Level 3, 18 single family room Special Care Nursery. The right match will be that individual who is a motivated, positive, high energy compassionate team player who is passionate about providing high quality, family centered care to the NICU population and their parents.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing
• Current WA state (or MultiState) RN license required
• Healthcare provider BLS/CPR certifications
• Completion of 1+ years acute care experience
• Must demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills

Note - RNs hired into units that require a competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation will be required to take a rhythm assessment in their first week. This will include standard cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias and paced rhythms.

To learn more, contact: Amie Jordan Sessum, Sr. Recruiter at 425-688-5470 or [e-mail]

Overlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

Why join Overlake?

We’re proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row. Local, visible leaders who care about you. A values-based work environment.

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay? Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, 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 pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail].

Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally. Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities. To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions.

We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement: After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.