RN, South PACU

Department Overview The6A SouthPerianesthesiaCare(SPACU)department providesdirect and indirect professional nursing care to patients in the Pre-operative, Recovery and Post-operative areas of Oregon Health & Sciences University.The SPACUis a department within Perioperative Services in the Nursing Division. There are 25operativesuites within the surgical department thatfunction at all times.Our goal is to balance care for individual clinical and psychosocial patient/family needs with cost-conscious utilization of resources while promoting quality outcomes.This position requires the potential to work/float to a variety of units within the perioperative services unit. Function/Duties of Position SPACU RNsassesspatientsupon admission forbaselinemedical conditions,the patient'sunderstanding ofrisks/benefits ofindicatedprocedures, and peri-operative community resources.The SPACU RN develops and implements nursing interventions based on data collected and provides education and emotional support to patients and families. Following the indicated procedure, theyprovideperianesthesiacritical nursing care to patientsemergingfrom anesthesia including but not limited to airway management, hemodynamicstabilityand cardiac rhythm changes. Once criteriaismet, the SPACU RN focuses on preparing patients for discharge home, to an acute care or intensive care bed, orfor a stayin the extended care environment. They engage intransfers of knowledge between multidisciplinary team members prior to patient arrival in the operating room, while in the operative suite and following arrival to the recovery area of the unit.TheSPACURNis responsible forcoordinatingfamily and visitorpresence at bedside prior to and following the patient’s time in the operating room. Using established criteria todeterminepropriety for designated phase of care (i.e. Phase 1, Phase 2, Extended Care), the SPACU RNcollaborateswith multidisciplinary team members toidentifyand manage patient conditions as they move through the peri-operative care continuum. Using their clinical inquiry, SPACU RNsdeterminepropriety ofphase of care transition through thepracticeof fiscal stewardshipwhile upholding high-quality patient care,optimalresourceutilizationand sustainability of healthcare systems. SPACURNsfrequentlycoordinatemultidisciplinary and family conversationsinvolving complex care situations. They contribute to meeting OHSU’s strategic plan ofexceptional staff and patient experience through engagement in quality and safety initiatives. SPACURNs care for adult patients from everyunit in thehospital.Eachnursehas aworkstation near thepatientsthey are assigned to. Communication factors:SPACU RNsare availablebyVocera,unittelephone,Epic Secure Chat, and e-mail. Required Qualifications Minimumone (1)year ofCritical Care Nursing (ED,ICUor other pre/post-op)experience in the last 5 years. 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 daysbefore start date. ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program30 daysbefore the start date. Associate degree Nursesrequiredto enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License BLS from AHArequired. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in the last 5 years. Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Certification (CPAN)or Certified AmbulatoryPerianesthesiaNurse Certification (CAPA);Pre-/Post Anesthesia Care Experience. Proficiencywithmanaging difficult and sensitive family and provider careconferences. Progressive leadership positions within a nursingunit,examplesinclude:Charge nurse, UBNPC Chair/Member, Shared Governance councils. Additional Details Length of Orientation - Experienced Nurse External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO)for two days Experienced NurseOrientation for 3 days-26 weeksdepending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. $50K 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 Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid - included in vacation accruals) Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr UNAVAILABLE