RN, Neuroscience ICU

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,768 - 126,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Life insurance $25K

Two pension plans

Vacation 192–288 hours/year

Sick leave 96 hours/year

Holidays up to 64 hours/year

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR, seeks a Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) for neurosurgery, neuro-medical and stroke patients. The role emphasizes inter-professional collaboration and a culture of safety.

Requires 1 year of critical care, Oregon RN license, and BLS/ACLS. Orientation and transition programs are provided; generous benefits include health plans, life insurance, and pension

Qualifications

• 1‑year of Critical Care experience
• Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN or CNEA
• Associate Degree Nurses must enroll in BSN within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS and ACLS from AHA required; new hires enrolled during orientation
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Responsibilities

• The Clinical RN provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations.
• The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor. The engagement supports a culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork.
• The RN is dedicated to a Culture of Safety through Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Oregon RN License

BLS/ACLS (AHA)

Education

Nursing degree (CCNE/ACEN/CNEA)

Job description

Department Overview

OHSU is where healing, teaching and discovery come together. Magnet-designated OHSU is Oregon's only academic health center, and the OHSU Brain Institute is the first Joint Commission-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Pacific Northwest.

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, practitioner, 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, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical Nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

The nurses of the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) provide patient and family centered care to the patient populations of neurosurgery, neuro‑medical and stroke including: subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebrovascular aneurysms, microvascular decompression, cerebrovascular thrombosis, intraparenchymal hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, tumor resection, myasthenic crisis, aneurysm clipping, coiling, and stents.

Function/Duties of Position

$55.24 – $92.02 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Join us! Our 17‑bed ICU has immediate access to 24‑hour CT and MRI services, OR and interventional radiology suites to enable rapid access to care. Our typical cases include complex neurosurgery, ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, neuromuscular disorders and epilepsy (among others). Night differentials, free parking, and the opportunity to be a part of the expansive specialty that is Neuroscience!

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 for full 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 program
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Required Qualifications

• 1‑year of Critical Care experience
• 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)
• 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 and ACLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• 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.

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 [e-mail]