RN-Doernbecher SSU and PACU (updated minimum qualifications)

The OHSU Clinicalregisterednurse(RN) provides compassionate evidence-based and efficient care to individuals familiescommunitiesand patient populations.The Clinical RNs care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics.The Clinical RNdemonstratesthe professional role obligations of scientist leader practitioner and knowledge transferor Onsomble Model of the Professional Role.Professional accountability enrichesClinicalRNs engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making innovation life-long learning and teamwork.The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture a Reporting Culture Learning Culture and an Engaged Informed Culture.

DoernbecherPeriAnesthesiais committed to growing a professional practice environment withmajorfocus on role and relationship competence. Our vision is to develop andmaintaina culture of professional nurses who value teamwork interpersonal relationships withpeersand upholding professional role clarity. The RN provides care consistent with ASPAN standards and evidence-based practice. The RNis responsible forparticipatingin the growth of the nursing profession and continuous improvement to achieve best practice in our unit to increase the value of care we provide to our patients and families.

Fast-paced patient and family-centered pediatricPeriAnesthesiacareis provided in this department. Pediatric patient populations range from neonates to young adults and include ambulatory inpatient urgent/emergent surgeries afterhourssedation and prolonged procedural recoveries. Positive collegial relationships with all interdisciplinary team members.

Cross trained to Pediatric Sedation Unit. Pediatric Sedation Service provides pediatric patient and family-centered care for children who require sedation for procedures and tests. Staff work under the direction of Pediatric our fast-paced setting we foster professionalroleand relationship competence. We strive for excellence in interdepartmental partnerships. Flexibility rapidassessmentsand interventions for quick case turnovers are key. Positive family engagement with skills in developmentallyappropriate distractiontechniques and comfort positioning are emphasized.

The RN provides care consistent with ASPAN standards and evidence-based practice. The RN is responsible for participating in the growth of the nursing profession and continuous improvement to achieve best practice in our unit to increase the value of care we provide to our patients and families.

We provide fast-paced patient and family-centered pediatric PeriAnesthesia care. Pediatric patient populations range from neonates to young adults and include ambulatory inpatient urgent/emergent surgeries after hours sedation and prolonged procedural recoveries. Positive collegial relationships with all interdisciplinary team members.

The PeriAnesthesia unit is staffed Monday to Friday from 0600 to 2230. Shift start times and lengths are variable. RN staff are required to take call for surgeries after hours holidays and weekends based on the unit rotation. RNs provide pre- and post-anesthesia care.

• Minimum2 years experience in PediatricPeriAnesthesia(pre-op Phase I & II recovery)
• Current RN experience in a tertiary hospital setting
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• Bachelors degree in nursingfor external hires.
• BSN preferred for internal candidates.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS and PALS required at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Length of Orientation Experienced Nurse

  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
  • TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates: position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
    • Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
    • $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
    • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
    • Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service prorated for part-time
      • Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid included in vacation accruals)
    • Sick Leave - 96 hours per year prorated for part-time
    • Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources