RN, Pediatric Operating Room

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Doernbecher Children's Hospital (DCH) Operating Room, a unit of OHSU's Perioperative Services Division and OHSU's Women's and Children's Division, is located on the 8th floor of DCH. DCH is open 24/7 and maintains 8 operating rooms and 2 procedure rooms that primarily address the surgical needs of both inpatient and outpatient pediatric and young adults with congenital conditions ages neonate to 25. Surgical procedure on patients 25 and above may also be performed. Service lines can include Cardiac/ Thoracic, General Surgery, Gynecology, Oral maxillofacial surgery, Dental, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Spine, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Transplant, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Robotic, Gastrointestinal, and Trauma. Surgical procedures on adults 18 years of age and above are also performed if the procedure requires specialized equipment found only at this location. The department operates Monday through Friday for scheduled, urgent, and emergent procedures. The unit is staffed 24/7. Additionally, there are 3 dedicated on-call teams to provide after-hours surgical coverage seven days a week, ensuring access to critical surgical interventions for pediatric patients across the region. As part of a leading academic medical center, Doernbecher’s Operating Room supports ongoing education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives. The team is committed to fostering a learning environment while delivering high-quality, family-centered care.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Pediatric operating room, Pediatric critical care, Pediatric PACU, Pediatric emergency department, or pediatric procedural area setting.
PALS certification required within 1 month of hire.
Experience managing patients during sedation procedures within the past year.
Proficient IV insertion and management skills.
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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
BLS must not expire during orientation
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills, including active listening, respectful engagement with diverse patient populations, and effective conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience with radiation safety, fluoroscopy
Knowledge/experience related to anesthesia recovery.
Knowledge/experience related to TEE/Cardioversion procedures.
Prior experience in pediatric pre and post cardiac cath care
Pediatric cardiac OR experience

Responsibilities

Provides both direct and indirect professional nursing care.
Uses the nursing process effectively, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Maintains composure and sound clinical judgment in high-stress and emergent situations.
Practices in accordance with Oregon nursing law and adheres to standards and recommended practices.
Serves as a role model in supporting and promoting OHSU’s vision and mission
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Expected to integrate and demonstrate OHSU Core Competencies in all aspects of clinical practice: Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Service Orientation, and Teamwork.

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