RN, Neurological Surgery

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurological Surgery provides care to patients of all ages who have experienced neurological symptoms, neuro-trauma, or disorders of the nervous system requiring medical or surgical intervention. Diagnostic groups commonly cared for include: brain tumor, spinal tumor, brain injury, spinal cord injury, vertebral and/or spinal cord abnormalities, hydrocephalus, intracranial hemorrhage, craniovertebral junction abnormalities (CVJ), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke, autoimmune disorders, Parkinson disease, seizures, headaches, episodic disorders, mental status changes, meningitis, encephalopathy, congenital disorders of the skull/spine/nervous system, and neurological problems involving respiratory compromise. The Registered Nurse will serve as a Patient Care Coordinator with the following priority responsibilities: assessment and triage (including patient record review and monitoring of diagnostic results); risk determination and nursing care plan development; coordination with the medical team and interdisciplinary team members; patient education including engagement in the effective use of their medications; and evaluation of patient progress using population and evidence based approaches.

Requirements

• 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) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date. 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Understanding of pathophysiology of the most common neurological disorders with surgical treatment options and the patient medical and nursing risks associated with neurosurgical treatment.
• Documenting in accordance with billing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate care of patients in an ambulatory neurosurgery setting
• Implementation of procedures and protocols for telephone triage and advice
• Knowledge (medical) of and application of evidence based practices for pituitary disorders (Cushing’s, acromegaly, growth hormone deficiency, pituitary-related tumors, etc.)
• Implementation of drug stimulation testing

Responsibilities

• assessment and triage (including patient record review and monitoring of diagnostic results)
• risk determination and nursing care plan development
• coordination with the medical team and interdisciplinary team members
• patient education including engagement in the effective use of their medications
• evaluation of patient progress using population and evidence based approaches

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree