The Mother Baby Unit provides postpartum, antepartum, and gynecological care to low and high risk populations. We provide well newborn care as part of rooming in service and in a well newborn nursery. Care is provided and assignments made based on acuity and strives to follow the Guidelines for Professional Nurse Staffing for Perinatal Units published by Association for Women¿s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (2010).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.The qualifications for this position are the minimum eligibility requirements for an interview. The level of required experience and expertise for each posted position is influenced by the current knowledge and skill of nurses within the department.
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)
BSN preferred
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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)
BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification (NRP) at time of hire
One year of recent labor and delivery experience required
Will consider candidates with 2 years recent experience in an adult ICU, emergency department or postpartum unit (per management discretion); Recent Cap Stone experience in labor & delivery may be taken into consideration in lieu of experience (per management discretion)
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
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
Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
Annual/Biennial Department specific education requirements include:
Annual maternal competencies
Biennial competencies for newborn resuscitation and fetal monitoring
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Current OHSU employee, BSN Preferred
Specialty Certification specific to Maternal Newborn Nursing, International Board of Certified Lactation Consultation (IBCLC) or Inpatient Obstetric Certification
STABLE Certification
Bilingual- Spanish/English
One year experience in a high risk obstetric unit or LDRP unit
If considering New Graduates, preference for immersion in MBU during education
Usual Orientation Time:
New Graduates: 10-12 weeks
Specialty Experience: 4-6weeks
Experience, but not in specialty area: 10 weeks
Resource : same as above
Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus.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.Recruitment ID: 2023-25264 External Company URL: dturner Street: Marquam Hill Job Type: ONA union represented Posting Pay: Based on ONA contracted rates Posting FTE: 0.90 Posting Schedule: Monday through Sunday- Three (12) hour shifts per week; work every other weekend Posting Hours: 1900-0730 HR Mission: Healthcare Drug Testable: Yes
Full-time