RN, Pediatric Specialties DCH
About The Position
The nurse in this resource role provides comprehensive care to pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting across medical and surgical specialties, including Cardiology, General Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Immunology, Pulmonology, Urology, Orthopedics, and General Surgery. Duties may include staffing a division’s RN triage line, providing direct patient care in clinic and educating families, and coordinating patient care plans with physicians or advanced practitioners. Orientation for experienced nurses includes OHSU and Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Orientation within the care area lasts from 3 days to 26 weeks, depending on the care area. OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. It provides patient care, conducts research, and trains health care professionals. OHSU describes itself as Portland’s largest employer, with opportunities to learn and advance across hospitals and clinics in Oregon and Southwest Washington. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions, and sexual orientations, and is striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting [email protected].
Requirements
- At least two years of pediatric nursing experience, including at least one year of specialty experience within the last five years.
- BSN graduates must hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA at least 30 days before the start date.
- ADN graduates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program at least 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 and Washington license.
- BLS from the American Heart Association is required; new hires will be enrolled and must complete it during orientation.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience in an ambulatory care environment within the last five years.
- One year of telephone triage experience.
- Certified Pediatric RN (CPN).
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting across medical and surgical specialties.
- Staff an RN triage line for a division, as needed.
- Provide direct patient care in clinic.
- Educate patients’ families.
- Coordinate patient care plans with physicians or advanced practitioners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
