RN, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The unit's dual mission is primarily focused towards providing robust nursing services for inpatient acute care epilepsy diagnostic monitoring (EMU) and non-acute care inpatient/outpatient clinical translational research (CTRC) services. In addition, 10D also serves as an overflow unit for various hospital acute care patients. The unit prides itself on providing outstanding participant & patient/family centered care in a collegial dual mission ambulatory and acute care setting where attention to detail, quality provision of care, and patient experience is the expertise and focus. The patient population will include epilepsy patients requiring nursing care for seizure disorders admitted for epilepsy monitoring and surgical diagnostic intervention, other acute care patients (medical and surgical adult patients, age 18 and older), and research participants volunteering in research protocols. Pediatrics are only seen in the outpatient/ambulatory environment. The majority of patient care on the night shift is EMU and other acute care patients. The inpatient environment comprises 8 inpatient beds, and the research ambulatory/outpatient environment comprises 4 infusion chairs and 5 clinic exam rooms. Nurses on 10D are oriented first in the acute care setting, followed by orientation into the research setting.

Requirements

• 1 year current RN experience in a hospital setting or 100+ clinical hours in a med-surg setting
• BSN or ADN 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)
• 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 from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Prior research experience preferred
• National certification in the specialty area is desired (recommended). Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with seizure disorders admitted for epilepsy monitoring and surgical diagnostic intervention.
• Provide nursing care for medical and surgical adult patients, age 18 and older.
• Provide nursing care for volunteers participating in research protocols based on specific protocol requirements.
• Carry out all activities in accordance with established research protocols, the CTRC Nurse Practice Expectations of Care (NPEOC) for pediatrics and adults, and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and OHSU procedural requirements.
• Deliver care consistent with The Oregon Nurse Practice Act, The ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, The ANA Code of Ethics, and The Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree