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Clinical Nurse BSN - NICU
Salem, OR
Job Description
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment: SH NICUPosition Type: Full TimeShift: 3x12 NightsPioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community:There's something about Salem, Oregon!Total Rewards Offerings:Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerhttps://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others. Position Highlights:Your family centered care approach and knowledge of growth and development and pathophysiology specific to neonates will be employed to assess, plan, teach, intervene, and evaluate appropriately. The NICU nurse is skilled in procedures and use of equipment specifically designed for this patient population. The NICU RN is responsible for level III and level II care of infants admitted to NICU.The NICU utilizes a Family Integrated Care (FIC) model where parents are educated and encouraged to partner with the team in the care of their baby, with support from the interdisciplinary care team. As active Vermont Oxford Network participants, we are dedicated to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research, as these elements are crucial to our culture of quality and safety. In the NICU, we have an average census of 12, but it can go up to 16-18. For patient to nurse ratios a level III RN usually has 1-2 and a level II RN has 2-3. We staff 7 RN's per shift and have a full resuscitation team with an MD, NNP, and RT.Scope of service: Nursing care is provided to premature infants down to 25.0 weeks gestational age, infants requiring respiratory support, and/or infants requiring a higher level of care than a routine well baby. Nursing skills maintained at level II and level III NICU skill mix Most common diagnoses: Single or multiple infant born cesareanSingle or multiple infant born vaginalRespiratory distress of the newbornExtreme prematurity, gestational age 25.0 weeks to 32.0 weeksPrematurity, gestational age 32.1 weeks to termTransient tachypneaPlacental transfusion syndromeSepsis Salem Health Women & Children's Services Division includes:10 bed Pediatric Unit which provides inpatient and outpatient services26 bed Mother Baby Unit18 bed Labor & Delivery Unit (12 labor and 6 antepartum beds) with 2 operating rooms27 bed level IIIA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Program Awards:Achieved five year Baby-Friendly Hospital DesignationAwarded "best place in the Mid-Valley to have a baby" for six years running. Salem Health's commitment to Nursing Excellence is unprecedented, as evidenced by Magnet re-designation, for the 3rdconsecutive time! Clickhereto learn more about what makes nursing at Salem Health exceptional.Background/Expertise:Requires BSN or non-nursing Bachelor's Degree with MSN for all external applicants for Salem Hospital, preferred for West Valley Hospital. Bachelor of Arts in Nursing also accepted.Current and unrestricted Oregon license.Minimum of one (1) year of acute care RN experience required.BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.Requires NRP within 90 days.STABLE required (within 12 months). Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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