The Mother Baby Unit provides postpartum, newborn and antepartum care to low and at-risk populations. Care is provided to mothers and their newborn infants and to antepartum patients who require periodic fetal monitoring on a typical hospital unit. The unit has 27 private beds and the rooms were recently remodeled.

BSN rates are $51.50 - $74.80 hr. ADN and MSN rates also available. 

Night shift position.

Up to $12,000 Hiring Bonus plus Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by March 31, 2024 to qualify.

Here are some reasons to be excited about the Postpartum program at OHSU:

• OHSU is a Magnet designated teaching hospital.
• There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times.
• We staff to AWHONN standards.
• This unit supports specialized gynecological surgeries.
• We have inpatient lactations services.
• We support a large volume of high acuity patients.
• This is a high-volume unit and we support approx. 200 deliveries/month.
• We support long-term antepartum care.
• Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee.
• The state of Oregon is among the top 10 across the country in terms of RN pay. 
• This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift.

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• External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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)
• Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 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 or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification (NRP) at time of hire
• 1 year postpartum experience or medical surgical experience
• Will consider new graduate who has had their senior capstone in a postpartum setting
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period
• Able to lift 35 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
• 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
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
• Annual/Biennial Department specific education requirements include:

• Annual maternal competencies
• Biennial competencies for newborn resuscitation and fetal monitoring

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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

• Maternal Newborn Certification
• Inpatient Obstetric Certification
• Medical/Surgical Certification
• International Board of Certified Lactation Consultation (IBCLC)
• Prefer 1-2 year’s experience in a high risk obstetric unit, LDRP unit or medical surgical experience.

Benefits Package:

• 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

Usual Orientation Time: 

Orientation in the MBU is dependent on experience level and is tailored to individual learning. The following guidelines apply.

• New Graduates: 8-12 weeks depending on senior practicum
• Specialty Experience: 4-6weeks
• Experience, but not in specialty area: 6-8 weeks
• Resource : same as above