RN Special Care Nursery

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Job Description:n*Responsibilities*nVirginia Mason is seeking experienced Special Care Nursery and Postpartum RNs for our new state-of-the-art Birth Center, a joint venture between Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan. We are offering a sign on bonus and relocation is available. nThe 20,000 square-foot birth center will combine CHI Franciscanu2019s regional leadership in personalized obstetric care with Virginia Masonu2019s focus on quality and innovation. The Virginia Mason Birth Center will be located at the Floyd & Delores Jones Pavilion at Virginia Mason. Located on Level 16, the new facility will offer panoramic views of the city, the mountains and Puget Sound. nThe new Birth Center will include:n* 6 post- partum beds; 3 labor and delivery rooms; 2 bay OB triage area with 1-2 ORs, and 5 Level II Nursery Beds; plus an option for patients to access a labor tub, and have a water birth. This department will also have a unique design that will allow for some Level II SCN neonates to be cared for in the postpartum room with their parents.n* Family provided doulas will be welcome and unit will accommodate presence of siblings.nIn this position you will be responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to women who are admitted to the Family Birth Center and their newborn children. This patient population may include low-risk and high-risk pregnancies.nResponsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:n* Cares for the post-surgical patient.n* Provides care to the High-Risk postpartum patient.n* Performs a systematic and thorough physical assessment based upon knowledge of the normal and abnormal physiology and pathophysiology of the neonate.n* Performs a systematic and thorough assessment based upon knowledge of adaptation to extrauterine life. n* Identifies the neonate at risk for complications and provides appropriate care.n* Develops care plans and cares for the normal term newborn and medically fragile neonate.n* Stabilizes and transports critically ill neonates as part of an interdisciplinary team to a higher level of care when appropriate n*Qualifications*nWe are offering a generous sign on to new hires who meet the following eligibility requirements.n* A current and valid Washington State Registered Nurse License. n* At least 6 months experience working in a Special Care Nursery/NICU and Postpartum environment.n* Must be willing to float between Special Care Nursery and Postpartum.n* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification completion within 3 months of date of hire n* National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification Mother/Baby Unit (MBU) or, National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification high or low risk NICU preferredn* CPR certification required every two years or as specified by the work.n* Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.nVirginia Mason offers a competitive salary and benefits package include relocation assistance. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.n,occupationalCategory:Registered Nurse}

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