RN, PACM(Resource)

9N Pediatric Acute Care Medical is a 24-bed unit providing evidence-based acute care for pediatric patients and their families from birth to young adulthood. Services that admit to DCH PACM include and are not limited to: General Pediatrics Kaiser Pediatrics Adolescent Health Psychiatry Pulmonology Endocrinology and General Surgery overflow. The PACM nurses partner in care with clinicians dieticians OT/PT services pain services social work case managers child life schoolteachers and pharmacists to provide children with the best possible individualized care.

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

PACM 9N Team faces all endeavors with a growth mindset and a people-centered approach in order to provide excellent care to our patients and support a healthy workplace.

9N Pediatric Acute Care Medical is a 24-bed unit providing evidence-based acute care for pediatric patients and their families from birth to young adulthood. Services that admit to DCH PACM include and are not limited to: General Pediatrics Kaiser Pediatrics Adolescent Health Psychiatry Pulmonology Endocrinology and General Surgery overflow.

The PACM nurses partner in care with clinicians dieticians OT/PT services pain services social work case managers child life schoolteachers and pharmacists to provide children with the best possible individualized care.

Department Specific Requirements:

A minimum score of 11/18 on the OHSU Nurse Interview Evaluation Tool

Successful completion of unit orientation

• 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.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• 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 from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

2 years inpatient pediatric RN experience
Pediatric psychiatric experience preferred
CPN certification or other applicable pediatric specialty certification
Self-reflective self-directed learner who achieves progressive growth
Identify gaps in knowledge and initiate seeking resources to identify and manage risks and practice safely with a wide variety of patient populations
Able to advance plan of care
Excellent time management
Integrate into a high functioning and collaborative team

Length of Orientation New Graduate Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Residency Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for about 10-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

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.