RN, Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

OHSU•Portland, OR

40d•$55 - $92

About The Position

Doernbecher Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 46-bed level IV, regional referral center, providing care for a patient population of critically ill, convalescing and growing premature and term newborns. Admissions come from our own high-risk perinatal department, as well as transports from other hospitals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Hawaii. 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 This is a night shift only position - 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! There are 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. Portland is 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, 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/

Requirements

Minimun of 2 years RN experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU
External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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)
Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
BLS and NRP at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
BLS and NRP must not expire during orientation or probation period (upload documentation with online application)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide continuing care and monitoring of NICU patients in locations outside of the NICU including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Upper GI, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, etc.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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
Relocation assistance package available
Free parking at night!