RN - Labor & Delivery at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Labor & Delivery, Patient Care, Advanced Certifications, Multidisciplinary Provider Coverage, Maternal Cardiac Program, Fetal Surgery Program, Intrauterine Fetal Neural Tube Defect Repair, Fetal Blood Transfusions, Amniotic Fluid Reduction, Surgical Circulating Experience, Surgical Scrub Experience, Fluency in Spanish, Inpatient Obstetric Certification, Emergency Department Experience, Postpartum Experience, Adult ICU Experience

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview The Labor & Delivery Unit has 12 labor suites with jetted Jacuzzi tubs, a 4 bed triage area, 3 dedicated operating rooms, and a 2 bay PACU. We provide patient care for our most complex and fragile patients as well as to patients who prefer low intervention births. We have a robust midwifery practice that also promotes underwater birth. OHSU also has a specialized program coordinated by our maternal fetal medicine providers, neonatologist, pediatric surgeons and specialty care coordinators who help coordinate care so our families have all the cutting-edge care at their fingertips. It is truly an exciting place to work. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. $50K 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 Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals) Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Function/Duties of Position Here are some reasons to be excited about the Labor & Delivery program at OHSU: OHSU is a Magnet designated teaching hospital. There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times. We staff to AWHONN standards. This unit has a Maternal Cardiac program. We have a Fetal Surgery program, supporting the following among other things: Intrauterine Fetal Neural Tube Defect repair starting Sep, 2023 Intrauterine ablations for twin-to-twin transfusions (TTTS) Fetal blood transfusions Amniotic fluid reduction A high percentage of nurses on this unit hold advanced certifications. Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee. The state of Oregon is among the top 10 across the country in terms of RN pay. This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift. Here are some reasons to be excited about living in Portland: The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! We have extraordinary beaches to the West and the wild, scenic, and fun Columbia River Gorge to the East. National forests are everywhere. You can be skiing, beach combing or deep in a forest in 2 hours. It's a great walking and biking city with plenty of public transportation, a beautiful airport with non-stop flights to loads of international destinations, a population that celebrates the arts, a culture of great food, artisan coffee and neighborhoods full of shops selling handmade clothes, crafts and furniture. Take a look at more information about Portland here: https://www.travelportland.com/ Required Qualifications One year of recent RN experience in L&D, LDRP, Adult ICU, Emergency Department or Postpartum New Graduates: IP/Capstone of 100+ hours in Labor & Delivery 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) ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 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 by 10 days before start date BLS, ACLS and NRP at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); must not expire during orientation or probation period Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years previous experience in a high risk obstetric labor & delivery unit Fluency in Spanish or other languages Inpatient obstetric or advanced fetal monitoring certification Surgical circulating and surgical scrub experience also desirable Additional Details Length of Orientation New Graduate Nurse new to profession or with 1 year of experience: Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-14 weeks. #FutureOHSURN 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.

Responsibilities

The RN in Labor & Delivery will provide patient care for complex and fragile patients, as well as those preferring low intervention births. The role includes supporting a robust midwifery practice and participating in specialized programs coordinated by maternal fetal medicine providers and other specialists.