RN, 11B Procedural Care Unit, PT, Days Job at Oregon Health & Science University
Department Overview:
Working Conditions:
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Procedural Care Unit consists of 3 care locations as follows:
- 11B PCU: 21 bed unit; open Monday 0600-Saturday 1100, or until the last patient discharges on Saturday.
- 11C Bay: 4 bay area; open Monday through Friday 0900-1730
- Level 2 at CHH-2 (MSPU Pre/Post): 33 beds and a 4-position Discharge Lounge, open Monday through Friday 0630-2200.
We provide care for patients across the age continuum, ranging from infant to geriatric, who are having diagnostic and /or therapeutic procedures in the Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology/Neuroradiology, Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy, and General Radiology Labs, with the capability to provide cardiac monitoring to any of the above patients. The PCU recovers General Anesthesia Recovery patients originating from any of the above listed procedural areas. Some procedures (TEE, Cardioversions) are done on 11B, with the RNs administering moderate sedation for TEEs and managing recovering for all procedures done in the unit.
Function/Duties of Position:
Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available
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, life-long 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.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 35 lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel
- Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids
- The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation
- Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel
- Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment. Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
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Specific Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand up to 4 hours without sitting
- Ability to tolerate moving throughout entire shift
- Fast paced, dynamic admit/recovery environment, with competing priorities and quick turn-over of patients
- Must have the ability to apply and maintain manual pressure to femoral arterial and venous access sites for up to 35 minutes
- Ability to tolerate a noisy environment
- Requires ability to push patient in a stretcher around corners throughout the shift
- Requires the ability to ride the Arial tram throughout the day
- Requires the flexibility to stay focused and have your assignment changed several times throughout your shift
Minimum requirements for all RNs.
- Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
- Current BLS required at time of hire
Nursing Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing for external hires; BSN preferred to internal candidates
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Specific Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):
- Minimum of 2 years of Adult or Pediatric Critical Care, PACU, Procedural, or ED experience within the last 5 years.
- ACLS/BLS and PALS required prior to first day of work.
- Excellent communication skills including active listening, the ability to engage with a diverse set of patient populations, and success with conflict management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
- Ability to successfully navigate complex patient care coordination needs independently.
- Serve as a role model in supporting and promoting OHSU’s vision and mission.
- Efficient time management to effectively move patients through the system.
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Specific Preferences (competencies, certifications, etc.):
- At least 1 year Focused Pediatric Care (primary RN job/role in a pediatric care unit).
- Knowledge/experience related to arterial and venous femoral access/sheath removal/management.
- Knowledge/experience related to moderate/conscious sedation administration and recovery, as well as anesthesia recovery (Phase I/II).
- Knowledge/experience related to TEE/Cardioversion/BMBx procedures.
- Experience as a member of a Shared Governance council or committee.
- Experience as a Charge RN in a related setting (ICU, PACU, ED, Procedural Unit).
- Specialty Certification: CAPA, CPAN, CCRN, CGRN, CEN
Usual Orientation Time:
The PCU patient population and required skills set is extremely diverse, and as such, orientation varies depending on experience and assessment of learning needs. Orientation will typically span 6 weeks. During orientation, RNs work 36-39 hr/week (variable 8 or12 hour shifts), regardless of the FTE/shift length they are hired into.
Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus.
As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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