***Multiple positions available***

Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 46 bed level IV, regional referral center, providing care for a patient population of critically ill, convalescing and growing premature and term newborns.  Admissions come from our own high-risk perinatal department, as well as transports from other hospitals in the region where specialized care is needed by OHSU's neonatologists, neonatal nurses, surgical and referral specialties, as well as perinatology.

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN’s care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN’s engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical Nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

The qualifications for this position are the minimum eligibility requirements for an interview.  The level of required experience and expertise for each posted position is influenced by the current knowledge and skill of nurses within the department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or 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)
• BSN preferred
• Associate Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire.
• Internal ONA applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA (upload documentation with online application)
• BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

• STABLE certification
• Bilingual - English/Spanish
• Specialty Certification - Neonatal CCRN or RNC
• 2 years level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience

Orientation:

• New Grads: 18 weeks 
• Specialty Experience: 3-4 weeks 
• Experience, but not in specialty area: 8-14 weeks
• *RN orientation may vary based on individual and specific needs

*Bonus Disclaimer: current RN employees at OHSU, Adventist Medical Center in Portland or Hillsboro Medical Center are not eligible for the hiring bonus.