RN, 14C General Medicine

Department Overview

14C is devoted to the development of stellar nursing professionals through our commitment to lifelong learning and teamwork centered care. Every patient matters and healthcare professionals can deliver personal and individualized care to all. Our primary populations in our 31-bed unit include a vast variety of chronic illness including Cystic Fibrosis, Heart Failure, COPD, ESRD, ESLD, DM2, substance use disorder, and other comorbidities such as behavioral health. Many of our patients are houseless or struggle socioeconomically and often feel that no one really cares about them as humans. We look for people who are passionate about being that person to let our patients know that we care about them, value their strengths, and give them a sliver of light. Our primary teams are Family Medicine, General Medicine, and Hospitalist. We collaborate with PT/OT, Dieticians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech/Language Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.

Patient Populations: Cystic Fibrosis: pain management, infection prevention, Heart Failure: I/O management, Chronic Illnesses: symptom management, medication management and education reinforcement, Substance Use Disorder: withdrawal protocols, therapeutic communication, trauma informed care delivery.

Function/Duties of Position

$8,000 Hiring Bonus for candidates with at least (1) year acute care hospital registered nurse experience. Must begin work by September 30, 2024 to qualify.

Relocation assistance package available. Free parking at night!

$52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience.

Come be a part of our world-class healthcare team at OHSU!

You will bring your nursing skills and expertise to our team of specialists working together to provide the best possible care. You will enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn and be inspired at Oregon's only public academic health center.

You will be part of our professional culture of safety, collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning and teamwork. As an OHSU RN, your care delivery will be consistent with:

• The Oregon Nurse Practice Act

• The ANA Scope and Standards of Practice

• The ANA Code of Ethics

• The Onsomble Model of the Professional Role

Benefits

OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more. See highlights below or learn more about OHSU benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees

• Access to retirement plans

• Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off

• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)

• Eight paid holidays a year

• Commuter subsidies

• Tuition reimbursement

• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits

• Discounts just for OHSU members

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements for all Nurses:

• 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

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation

Department Specific Requirements:

• At least 1 year of current nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Internal applicants: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program

• Certified Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Additional Details

Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

Length of Orientation

• Experienced Nurse (Fellowship or Specialty Fellowship) with more than 1 year of experience:

• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-12 weeks.

TTP Program Residency Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns

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.

You get to live in Portland, Oregon.

We enjoy majestic landscapes, a vibrant yet easygoing vibe, and some of the best dining, music and coffee in the world.

2 positions available.

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 aaeo@ohsu.edu.