Clinical Associate (CVICU)

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at OHSU provides clinical services, education, and research. They specialize in perioperative care and anesthesia, with a focus on patient safety. The department plays a prominent role in caring for patients in cardiovascular, neurosciences, and virtual intensive care units. The APP will partner with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, students, and other APPs to provide excellent clinical care to critically ill patients with cardiac and vascular disease, as well as several surgical subspecialties. This role involves daily rounds in the CVICU, facilitating multidisciplinary care, developing and implementing clinical plans of care, educating staff on protocols, and working to improve patient recovery and reduce length of stay. The APP will also promote patient health through education and counseling, and support a collaborative and safe work environment. Professional performance must comply with all relevant regulatory bodies. Documentation in the electronic patient medical record is required, along with knowledge of appropriate documentation and coding in the ICU environment. APPs are expected to support the clinical, education, and research missions of OHSU, including working with students, trainees, and patients participating in research. Participation in ICU curriculum training, teaching support staff, residents, and medical students, and attending team/unit meetings and conferences are also expected. Engagement in quality improvement projects and public service is encouraged.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty (Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Nurse Practitioner) - OR - Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program. - OR - Appropriate equivalent degree and certification
Current RN and APRN NP licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing. Current national ANCC Certification in the area of specialization. Current ACLS Certification. DEA Certification. - OR - Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board. Current NCCPA Certification. Current ACLS Certification. DEA Certification.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with education directed at intensive care management preferred.
3-5 years of previous experience in a critical care setting, ideally with a focus on cardiovascular disease states.
Interest in learning advanced clinical skills required to practice in the ICU environment.
Interest in further developing leadership skills.
High level communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Partner with faculty physicians, fellows, residents, students, and other APPs to provide excellent clinical care and customer services to critically ill patients with cardiac and vascular disease, as well as several surgical subspecialties.
Rounds on patients in the CVICU on a daily basis with the ICU team.
Facilitates collaborative multidisciplinary care by communicating with involved care teams.
Develops and implements, in conjunction with faculty physicians, clinical plans of care and/or protocols for patients with common conditions/diagnoses/procedures.
Educates house staff and nursing unit staff on these protocols, with the goal of enhancing quality of care, enhancing quality of patient services, and accelerating patient recovery.
Participates with hospital/unit staff in evaluating results of these protocols and continually improving effectiveness of the same.
Works actively with hospital and unit staff to rapidly develop and implement discharge plans for patients in the CVICU and to address length of stay issues.
Promotes health of patients in the CVICU through the use of ancillary services, educational materials, and counseling of patients and families.
Supports team members and endeavors to create a collaborative, safe and welcoming environment where all can contribute and prosper.
Documents all patient encounters in a timely manner in the electronic patient medical record.
Participates in ICU curriculum training program along with critical care fellows and residents.
Teaches support staff, residents, and medical students through clinical in-service training, and through resident and intern training/education in utilization of plans of care to improve patient services and outcomes of treatment in the ICU.
Participates and attends team/unit meetings, relevant M&M conferences and best practices committees.
Fulfills educational and other requirements for maintenance of certification, as appropriate.
Participates in an interdisciplinary committee as a representative of the CVICU.
Engages in quality improvement projects for the CVICU.
Encouraged to engage in public service through collaborative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Chair or supervisor.