Department Summary: The Registered Nurse in the Primary Care Division working here in the Center for Women's Health is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and has the primary responsibility for and provides direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients. This includes representing the practice both in person and on the telephone, other OHSU departments, and non-OHSU facilities. The Registered Nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops a plan of care, implements and evaluates the care delivered. Care Management is an aspect of the Primary Care Division and that will continue to grow as Primary Care grows in the Center for Women's Health. Phone triage assessment and nurse visits are also a large part of the primary care RN role at CWH. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K 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
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000 and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by March 31, 2024 to qualify.

$49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 50 lbs independently.  Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.   
• Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Rreasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids
• The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation. 
• Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.
• Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment.   Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax. 
• Ability to type 50 wpm.
• Ability to work a 10-hour shift.

Department Specific Qualifications/Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):

• BSN required for external candidates
• BSN preferred for current OHSU RNs
• Apply for Washington RN License by the end of the orientation period
• 1-year experience as a RN
• 2-year current experience in Primary Care/Internal Medicine/Women’s Health
• 1 years’ experience in outpatient clinic
• 1-year phone triage experience
• 1-year Care Management Experience
• Ability to maintain a smooth operation of the entire practice, using problem-solving and decision-making combined with sound clinical judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations.  Understands the procedures for medical emergencies, as well as other disaster situations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent leadership skills

Department Specific Preferences (competencies, certifications, etc.):

• BSN Nursing degree
• 2-year current experience in OB/GYN
• 3 years’ experience working in an Antenatal Testing Unit
• 2 years’ experience in outpatient clinic
• Experience using EPIC
• 2-year phone triage experience
• 2-year phlebotomy experience
• 1-year moderate sedation experience
• 1-year experience starting and maintaining IV’s for Hydration/Blood Transfusions/Medication Infusions
• Ability to maintain a smooth operation of the entire practice, using problem-solving and decision-making combined with sound clinical judgments.
• Assists provider with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments as needed in the clinic.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations.  Understands the procedures for medical emergencies, as well as other disaster situations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent leadership skills

Usual Orientation Time:   

• New Grads: Not applicable
• Specialty Experience: 4 weeks
• Experience, but not in specialty area: 8 weeks
• Resource : same as above

*Bonus Disclaimer: current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible.

One position available.