Registered Nurse ARRMC (NICU) - Based in Portland, OR

Company: Asante
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

** Eligibile for Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse ARRMC (NICU)

Req #: 6700

Facility: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Location:
Medford,
OR

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (1000-61013)

Category: Nursing - Patient Care

Schedule: On Call

Shift/Schedule: Variable Schedule Nights

Union Position: Yes

RN Wanted / NICU
Union Position
FTE: 0.000001 / Status: - Flexible On Call
Schedule: - Variable Schedule Nights
Salary: - Based on qualifications and years of relevant experience
Interested in working with an outstanding team? Contact our Recruiters at Nursing@asante.org

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WHY ASANTE
At Asante, you are the difference. Your personal happiness and wellbeing are reflected in the personal attention and quality of care we deliver every day. Here, you will find an environment of mutual respect, camaraderie, learning and growth. A place where each voice is heard, and sound ideas are acted upon. A community in every sense, we collaborate widely across the organization to do what is best for our patients, united by a shared passion: to provide exceptional care that makes a positive impact on family, friends, neighbors and the community. For the 8th consecutive year, Asante has been named a 15 Top Health System in the nation, rated by IBM Watson Health.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN) are a combined department and have the capacity for 32 patients. It is a regional specialty unit specifically designed to provide comprehensive patient care using high technology equipment uniquely designed for premature and/or ill infants. The NICU/SCN is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department is divided into two areas in order to allow the necessary space to provide care for up to 32 babies. The main NICU is located on the first floor adjacent to the Labor and Delivery department which has 16 beds spaces and the SCN is located on 2 East where there are an additional 16 beds in 13 private rooms. Three of the rooms in the SCN are designed for twins.
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center -has a level 3b NICU and treat 24-week preterm infants and up. There are a total of 26 NICU beds and nurse to baby ratios are 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity. The NICU has a dedicated transport team that services Southern Oregon and surrounding areas. Average daily census is 20.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Bachelor 's Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

Candidates are required to have worked in NICU, Pediatric, Labor & Deliver, Maternal Child, or M/C NRT within the last four years

2 years in Level 3 NICU experience preferred

Experience in maternal/infant transport preferred

Charge experience preferred

License/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing required upon start

Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon start

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification jointly sponsored with the AHA -must be obtained within 4 months of hire date

National Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing is preferred

RNC, CCRN, NCC also preferred

Please note: Certifications acquired through online courses are not accepted.
What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

Opportunity to work for an award-winning Healthcare System

An unparalleled, supportive culture that leads to award-winning patient outcomes

Competitive starting wage

An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)

Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan

Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a locally-managed, nationally recognized top 15 health system. We are in beautiful Southern Oregon and are the largest healthcare provider in nine counties. We provide comprehensive medical care to more than 580,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities employ over 5,000 people and include: Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners, and additional healthcare partnerships throughout the region.
At -Asante -we believe that we are defined by our values - the traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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