RN, Medicine

Department Overview Acute Care (5A) and Family Medicine (5C) is a conceptually contiguous Family Medicine and General Medicine Acute Care unit with 14 beds on the Family Medicine unit and 23 beds on the Acute Care unit. The patient population is adults who have a variety of medical diagnoses such as Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, End Stage Liver Disease, Gastro‑Intestinal Disorders, Adult Cystic Fibrosis, chronic and acute pain, infection, diagnostic testing, and psychiatric patients with a medical overlay. Patients require acute medical and nursing interventions such as intravenous fluids, nutritional support, pain management, antibiotics administration, diabetic management, respiratory care, remote telemetry, prepping for procedures, and education to optimize self‑care. 5A/5C admits behavioral/psychiatric patients with medical issues that may have suicidal ideation or other behavioral risks that necessitate a court hold. Creating a therapeutic environment for this population includes establishing a therapeutic nurse‑patient relationship that facilitates gathering critical patient data and implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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 Function/Duties of Position The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence‑based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor – Onsomble Model of the Professional Role. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter‑professional culture of collaborative decision‑making, innovation, lifelong learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture. Required Qualifications 1 year of RN experience in an adult inpatient unit Associate or 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) by 30 days before the start date BSN preferred Associate Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before the start date BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Additional Details Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days–26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. 2 positions available All are welcome. To request reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr