RN, Pediatric Intermediate Care

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit provides intermediate-level care for medical/surgical patients from birth through age 18, excluding obstetric patients. Patients may include those receiving non-ICU neurosurgical care, Video EEG, spectrum scans, peritoneal dialysis, chronic tracheostomy/ventilation, selected hyperbilirubinemia and cardiac surgery care, research care, and complex postoperative care such as orthopedic spine surgery, craniotomies, and bladder augmentations. The unit’s nursing care is similar to a step-down intensive care unit rather than an acute-care floor. Patients may have multiple organ system failures and range from one day old to 18 years old, and occasionally up to 22 when still followed by pediatric physicians. The unit accepts patients from a variety of locations and service lines and facilitates internal transfers when patients need intermediate nursing care unavailable on their regularly assigned units.

The role includes orientation for experienced nurses. External candidates complete OHSU and Nursing New Employee Orientation for about a week, followed by a Transition to Practice program, specialty fellowship or fellowship learning pathway, or orientation experience lasting from 3 days to 26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. Three positions are available.

Requirements

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Pediatric Nurse (CPN) or Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) certification within two years of hire.
• BSN graduates must hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA 30 days before the start date.
• ADN graduates must hold an associate degree in nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate-degree nurses must enroll in a BSN program within three years of hire and complete it within five years of hire.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association; new hires will be enrolled and required to complete it during orientation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN).

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care for pediatric medical/surgical patients with needs similar to those of a step-down intensive care unit.
• Care for patients with complex conditions, including multiple organ system failures and the patient populations served by the unit.
• Facilitate nursing care for patients admitted from a variety of locations and service lines.
• Facilitate internal patient transfers when intermediate-level nursing care is needed but is not available on the patient’s generally assigned unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans, covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Choice of two above-market pension plans.
• Vacation of 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time employees.
• Up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year; holiday hours accrue at .0308 hours for each hour paid and are included in vacation accruals.
• 96 hours of sick leave per year, prorated for part-time employees.
• Substantial public transportation discounts through TriMet and C-Tran.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program with wellness resources.

What This Job Offers

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