RN, Adult Emergency Department

Job description

RN, Adult Emergency Department

US-OR-Portland

Job Overview

The OHSU Emergency Department provides around-the-clock multidisciplinary services to clients of all ages across the life span. The department hosts a Level 1 Trauma Center, Triage (including Fast-track and Rapid Medical Evaluations), Adult Acute Care, Adult Critical Care, Observation Unit, and Acute Psychiatric Care. Patients arrive to the ED via ambulance, walk-in, through the transfer center (Trauma & PANDA), and via Rapid Response Team.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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

Function/Duties of Position

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we provide the latest evidence-based care to clients across the life span. Our reputation for effective teamwork has only grown stronger. If you're looking to expand your skills and crave variety, consider our wide range of subspecialties: trauma, cardiac, neurology, critical care, acute care and ambulatory.

Our emergency nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making with the team. Emergency nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.

The ED is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations. Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&C's, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries.

Required Qualifications

2 years recent ED RN experience

Associate or Bachelors 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)

Associates Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire

Current unencumbered Oregon RN License

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association required at time of hire - must not expire during orientation

TNCC certification within first 6 months

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.

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Worksite address

portland, OR, 97204, US

Who can apply

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