RN - Special Care Nursery, 0.9 FTE, Nights

RN - Special Care Nursery

Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Nights

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

Pay Range: $45.78 - $82.98 per hour, based on experience.

Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance May Be Available

Make a Difference at the Very Beginning of Life

If you're passionate about neonatal care and find purpose in supporting babies and families during their most vulnerable moments, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

Join the dedicated team in our Level II Special Care Nursery, where you'll provide specialized care for newborns who need extra support during their transition into the world. From helping infants regulate body temperature and feeding successfully to treating conditions such as jaundice and other neonatal challenges, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our smallest patients get the best possible start.

Why You'll Love This Role

Our Special Care Nursery cares for infants born at 32 weeks gestation or older who require advanced monitoring and support, but not NICU-level care. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy meaningful patient relationships, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to grow your expertise across Women's and Children's Services.

This position also offers valuable cross-training opportunities within our Postpartum and Pediatric units, allowing you to expand your skills while delivering seamless care to newborns and their families.

What You'll Do

As a Special Care Nursery RN, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized neonatal patient care
• Monitor and support newborns requiring specialized observation and treatment
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and care teams
• Educate and support parents during a critical and emotional time
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record
• Delegate and coordinate care appropriately among team members
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, and infection prevention initiatives
• Maintain professional growth through continuing education and competency development
• Cross-train within Postpartum and Pediatric services to support comprehensive family-centered care

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum one year of acute care neonatal nursing experience or
• Six months of experience in a Level III NICU or higher
• Demonstrated competence in neonatal care
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• NICU experience
• Additional Women's and Children's inpatient experience

Additional Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within six months of hire
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification within six months of hire

The Ideal Candidate

You are a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment. You understand the clinical complexity of caring for newborns while also recognizing the importance of reassuring and educating families during what can be an emotional journey. You bring strong critical thinking skills, clinical confidence, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Why PeaceHealth?

At PeaceHealth, we believe caring for our caregivers is just as important as caring for our patients. We are committed to supporting your physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual well-being through a comprehensive benefits package and a culture built on compassion and respect.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Wellness programs and resources
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health and well-being support
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Help Give Every Baby the Best Start

This is more than a nursing position. It's an opportunity to provide expert neonatal care, support families during life's most important moments, and grow your career within a mission-driven organization that values compassion, excellence, and teamwork.

Join PeaceHealth and help our tiniest patients begin their journey with the care they deserve.