RN, Heart & Vascular
About The Position
We are the Heart & Vascular (formerly Cardiovascular Intermediate Care) unit for OHSU. Our primary patient populations include post-open heart surgery (CABG, heart transplants, VAD, valve replacement, etc.), medical cardiology (ACS, NSTEMI/STEMI, heart failure, etc.) and pre- and post-op vascular surgery (PAD/PVD, vascular bypass, etc.). Our primary teams are Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiology, and we collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Social Work, Case Management, Speech Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients. You will bring your nursing skills and expertise to our team of specialists working together to provide the best possible care. You will enjoy unmatched opportunities to learn and be inspired at Oregon’s only public academic health center. You will be part of our professional culture of safety, collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning and teamwork. As an OHSU RN, your care delivery will be consistent with: The Oregon Nurse Practice Act The ANA Scope and Standards of Practice The ANA Code of Ethics The Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™ OHSU cares for acutely ill patients in our Medical, Surgical, and Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Units. We provide the latest evidence-based treatment and have a reputation for effective teamwork. Acute care nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making. Acute care nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.
Requirements
- 1 year RN experience
- 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
- BLS and ACLS 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
- Cardiovascular intermediate or progressive care/step-down unit experience
- Management of ventricular assist devices, vascular sheaths, inotropes and vasoactive medications
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
- Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN)
- Certified Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in the Heart & Vascular unit.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams.
- Provide patient and family-centered care.
- Engage in independent and dependent scope of practice decision making.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and advance
- System of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
