The unit's dual mission is primarily focused towards providing robust nursing services for inpatient acute care epilepsy diagnostic monitoring (EMU) and non-acute care inpatient/outpatient clinical translational research (CTRC) services. In addition 10D also serves as an overflow unit for various hospital acute care patients.

We take pride in providing outstanding participant & patient/family centered care in a collegial dual mission ambulatory and acute care setting where attention to detail, quality provision of care, and patient experience is our expertise and focus

Patient population will include but is not limited to:

Epilepsy patients: Nursing care for patients for patients with seizure disorders admitted for epilepsy monitoring and surgical diagnostic intervention. Care is based on the EMU NPEOC.
Other acute care patients: Nursing care for patients medical and surgical adult patients, age 18 and older. Care is based on the Inpatient Adult Acute Care NPEOC.
Research Participants: Nursing care for volunteers participating in research protocols based on specific protocol requirements. All activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocols, the CTRC Nurse Practice Expectations of Care (NPEOC) for pediatrics and adults, and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and OHSU procedural requirements. Pediatrics are only seen in the outpatient/ambulatory environment

Majority of patient care on night shift is EMU and other acute care patients. The inpatient environment comprises 8 inpatient beds. The research ambulatory/outpatient environment comprises 4 infusion chairs and 5 clinic exam rooms.

Nurses on 10D are oriented first in the acute care setting followed by orientation into the research setting.

Function/Duties of Position

Available.Hiring Bonus up to $12,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by March 31, 2024 to qualify.

$49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on education and experience

Working on 10D is more than just a job. Our team is making a difference one patient at at time AND improving healthcare for all. We are a collaborative and dynamic dual specialty unit that support both acute care and research missions at OHSU. Our team values collaboration, curiosity, compassion, and education. If this interests you, we want you on our team!

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

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements for all Nurses:

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
Internal ONA applicants: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)
BLS must not expire during orientation
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Department Specific Requirements:

2 years of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, and/or emergency department observation.

Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Individualized Orientation tailored to applicant's needs:

Our learning program is unique. You will receive a fellowship program tailored to your development needs for this specialty; which could be for 4 weeks and up to six months.

Transition to hired shift may be delayed for a temporary reassignment due to individual development needs and skill mix of the employees on the unit or the hires shift at any given time.

Preferred Qualifications

10D EMU (adult 5 inpatient bed) is the only acute care unit within Oregon State designed to provide comprehensive epilepsy assessment and monitoring. There are approximately 40 level 4 EMU's in the United States. Comprehensive EMU monitoring may include complex diagnostic &/or treatment procedures (nuclear medicine administration, provoking GTC's, & neurosurgery). In addition, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures are admitted to see how their events manifest in a safe environment.

10D CTRC (adult 3 inpatient bed and adult/pediatric 4 infusion chairs, 6 clinic exam rooms) is one of the essential areas at OHSU to support human subject's research at OHSU. There are approximately 61 NIH (NCATS) grant funded centers in the United States. CTRC nursing services may include support for the following (but not limited to) simple/complex infusions, frequent nursing assessments/monitoring, nuclear medicine, oncology, metabolic function, transplants, health prevention, mobility, immunizations, circadian rhythm, glucose clamp, pharmacokinetics, phlebotomy, EKG's, moderate sedation, and lab specimen collection/processing. The CTRC research kitchen and lab are also physically located on 10D.

Additional Details

Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

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About Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries.

Based in Portland, we have 16,000 employees, operate the top-ranked adult and children's hospitals in Oregon, and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations.

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