RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit presso Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

The PIMC provides Intermediate level care for Medical/Surgical patients 0-18 years of age, excluding obstetric patients.  Populations served include non-ICU Neurosurgical, Video EEG and spectrum scan  Peritoneal Dialysis,  Chronic trach/ventilated patients, Select Hyperbilirubinemia, Select Cardiac Surgery, and Research Patients, complex post –op patients including  orthopedic spine patients, crani’s, and bladder augmentations.

 

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 

Function/Duties of Position:

Department Specific Working Conditions:

 

This unit utilizes a “Red, Yellow, Green” light system to communicate an individual nurse workload. It is expected that within 2 hours of receiving the assignment a nurse indicates on the patient tracking board their status:

• Green: Workload requirements allow for another admission.
• Yellow: Workload requirements will allow for a low acuity additional admission.
• Red: Workload requirements do not allow for another admission and please ask me if I need help.

The charge nurse will validate the workload level and assist the nurses in revaluation of their workload at least every 4 hours or more often as needed.

 Department  Specific Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):

PALS

 

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

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire 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.
• TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected]. Candidarsi ora