A clinical RN who demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner and knowledge transfer. KPV 10 is a Med/Surg Neuroscience unit that provides care to adolescent through geriatric (16-100+).

Primary patient populations include:

Neurosurgery: All aspects of pre & post-surgery for procedures such as craniotomies, spinal surgeries, transphenoidal surgeries, lumbar drain management and more.
Neurology: All aspects of caring for those with encephalopathies, Guillian-Barre syndrome, auto-immune diseases, seizure disorders, neurological disorders of unknown etiology and more.
Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Center that cares for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes along with all their complications.

Secondary patient populations include:

Head & Neck Surgery/Oral Maxillofacial Surgery: All aspects of pre & post-surgery for procedures such as new tracheotomies, total laryngectomies, tissue transfers, jaw fractures, complex dental procedures and more.

This role is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA).

Function/Duties of Position

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 RN Degree and level of experience

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:

Associate degree in Nursing; Baccalaureate degree preferred
Nursing degree awarded 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)
For Associate degree candidates, BSN program must be started withing 3 years of hire and completed within 5 years
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license by the start date
Current BLS certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA by the start date

Department Specific Requirements:

Review the Department Specific Requirements Addendum on the TTP Program webpage
1 year of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, and/or emergency department observation
BLS must not expire during orientation

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

Current OHSU employees: BSN preferred

Additional Details

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

2 positions available

Specialty

Neuro

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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