KPV provides care to adolescent through geriatric patients ranging from 16-100+ who have a variety of diagnoses which require surgical interventions and recovery for orthopedic conditions. This population may include, but is not limited to: joint replacement surgeries and revisions, orthopedic tumor surgeries, spine surgeries, fracture repairs, and other types of orthopedic care.  9KPV also provides care for a variety of surgical observation patients who require monitoring after day surgery procedures for pain control, postop nausea and vomiting, surgical site monitoring or other indications.

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

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 

• 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:

• Review the Department Specific Requirements on the TTP Program webpage.
• 2-years of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult intermediate care, and/or emergency department observation.
• BLS must not expire during the TTP Program.  
• A minimum score of 11/18 on the OHSU Nurse Interview Evaluation Tool.

Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Individualized Orientation Schedule of 3-7 weeks:

• Group-based, self-directed, and preceptorship hours are integrated weekly for up to 40 hours per week. The learning environments are a mix of in-person and teleworking.
• Group-based, self-directed, and preceptorship shifts are integrated weekly for up to 40 hours per week.
  • Group-based hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1700 (8-hour blocks) or 1500-1900 (4-hour blocks).
  • Self-directed hours: Monday-Sunday all-hours up to 8-hours a week.
  • Preceptorship hours: Assigned based on preceptor team schedules during Monday-Sunday 0700-1930, or 1900-0730.

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.

Current OHSU employees: BSN preferred 

*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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