NICU Registered Nurse - RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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At St. Joseph Medical Center, Neonatologists are available at a moment’s notice.  Our special care nursery provides around-the-clock care to newborns with moderate concerns, like infections. We also offer a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for babies with more serious issues, and our collaboration with Seattle Children’s gives babies access to nationally recognized pediatric specialists. We often identify concerns before birth, giving our team and families time to prepare. Obstetricians specializing in high-risk pregnancy perform advanced testing to assess potential issues. They coordinate additional services that enable us to start caring for babies immediately after birth if necessary.  Neonatologists from Seattle Children’s are on-site in select Virginia Mason Franciscan Health NICUs and available by phone 24 hours a day. This arrangement gives babies with more serious concerns access to additional expertise without leaving our facilities.

Our offerings include large, suite-like private rooms that enable parents to be near their newborns. Watch a virtual tour!  https://bit.ly/4dpERtt

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for serving as the primary Registered Nurse delivering care to the normal term newborn and/or critically ill neonate. This patient population may include low and high risk deliveries of the newborn.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a systematic and thorough physical assessment based upon knowledge of the normal and abnormal physiology and pathophysiology of the neonate.
• Performs a systematic and thorough assessment based upon knowledge of adaptation to extrauterine life.
• Identifies the neonate at risk for complications and provides appropriate care.
• Plans and cares for the normal term newborn and critically ill neonate.

Education/Work Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Possession of a BSN degree is preferred.
• Previous Level II or Level III experience preferred.
  

Licensure/Certification:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current Healthcare BLS Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) completion within 6 months of date of hire.
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification Mother/Baby Unit (MBU) preferred.
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification high or low risk NICU preferred.