Resource RN

OHSU Health • Full-time • Portland, OR, US • 4w ago

Department Overview

The Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 46 bed level

IV neonatal intensive care unit with a patient population of critically ill, convalescing and growing premature and term newborns. Our admissions come from our own high-risk perinatal department as well as transports from other hospitals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Hawaii.

Function/Duties of Position

The NICU At Doernbecher Children’s Hospital At Oregon Health & Science University In Portland, OR Is a Regional Referral Center For All Critically Ill Neonates, Offering Access To Pediatric Surgeons And Subspecialists. Here Are Some Things That Set Us Apart From Other Hospitals In The Area That Make This An Exciting Place To Work

46 bed, Level IV NICU, within a Level I, Academic Medical Trauma Center
Magnet designated hospital
Most comprehensive Fetal Care Program in Oregon and Southwest Washington, offering maternal and fetal care at one center, including intrauterine fetal surgery
Specialized neonatal resuscitation program for high risk delivery attendance
Pediatric and Neonatal Transport team
NICU specific PICC and Lactation teams
Pioneering research in areas including nutrition, patient safety, and ventilation strategies

Annual/Biennial Department Specific Education Requirements Include

Annual pediatric/neonatal competencies
Biennial competency for newborn resuscitation at high risk deliveries

Required Qualifications

2 years level III/IV NICU RN experience
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
Neonatal Resucitation Program (NRP) certification
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

Successful completion of the NICU Orientation Program necessitates attendance during all learning activities and completion of all required work.
- Group-based, self-directed, and preceptorship shifts are integrated throughout the program for up to 40 hours per week
- External Candidates: Vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests up to 18-weeks from the start date are not permitted. All other vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ONA and OHSU.
- Internal Nurse Candidates: All vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ONA and OHSU. Pre-scheduled vacations or leave plans must be disclosed prior to consideration for hire to determine the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Specific Preferences:

Internal Applicants: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Stable Certification for those with NICU experience
Bilingual: Spanish/English
Specialty certification specific to Neonatal Nursing

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

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