RN, Pediatric Specialties DCH

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU in Portland, OR seeks a pediatric ambulatory care RN to deliver comprehensive care across Cardiology, General Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and more. This role includes education for families and coordination of care plans within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires at least two years of pediatric nursing, current Oregon RN license (and WA), plus BLS certification and a commitment to orientation and onboarding. Nursing excellence thrives in our ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nursing experience of at least two years, including at least one year in a specialty (within the last five years).
• BSN: degree from CCNE/ACEN/CNEA-accredited program; 30 days before start date.
• ADN: degree from an accredited program; 30 days before start date.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State RN license and WA license.
• BLS from AHA required; orientation will include training.

Responsibilities

• Staff the RN triage line for a division.
• Provide direct patient care in clinic and educate families.
• Coordinate patient care plans with the physician or advanced practitioner.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Ambulatory care experience

Phone triage knowledge

BLS certification

Education

BSN degree from CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited program

ADN degree from accredited program

Oregon RN license (current)

Job description

Department Overview

The nurse in this position will provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting across the following medical and surgical specialties: Cardiology, General Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Infectious disease, Immunology, Pulmonology, Urology, Orthopedics, and General Surgery.

Function/Duties of Position

As a resource role, duties could include staffing the RN triage line for a division, performing direct patient care in clinic including providing families with education, and/or performing clinical administration tasks such as coordinating patient care plans with the physician or advanced practitioner.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of pediatric nursing experience, including at least one year of specialty experience (within the last five 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 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 and WA license
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in an ambulatory care environment (within the last five years).
• One year telephone triage experience.
• CPN (Certified Pediatric RN)

Additional Details

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area.

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]