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Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available. Must start by July 1, 2024 to qualify.
$49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on education and experience. ADN and MSN rates also 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, 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 RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
Up to $12,000 Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify.
BSN rates $51.50-$78.36per hour, based on education and experience. ADN and MSN rates also 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, 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 RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
I. Scientist
A. Evaluates knowledge of self and others:
1. Evaluates own knowledge and nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and evidence-based knowledge in consultation with peers and colleagues.
2. Evaluates knowledge and nursing practice of peers in relation to professional practice standards and evidence-based knowledge and provides feedback that enhances their growth and development.
B. Identifies complexities within OHSU systems and participates in resolving barriers to effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible care delivery.
C. Evaluates patient outcomes against nurse-sensitive indicators and participates in raising the standard of nursing practice when results are below benchmark.
II. Leader
A. Uses an evidence-based decision making process to determine the patient’s priority goals and care activities:
1. Gathers pertinent information from patient and others to establish relevant data base about the patient and the patient’s condition.
2. Determines changes in the patient’s condition and stability based on clinical parameters, population data, and nursing knowledge and evidence.
3. Uses a population and evidence based approach to determine the patient’s individualized priority goals and care activities in relation to: Nursing’s independent scope of practice (safety, comfort, hygiene, restorative measures, and health promotion); and in relation to the interdisciplinary plan of care
4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care by evaluating the patient’s response, outcomes, and changes in stability and makes recommendations for modifications to the plan of care.
B. Speaks up immediately about concerns regarding assigned responsibilities and available resource.
III. Practitioner
A. Develops a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
B. Implements direct and indirect nursing care consistent with evidence-based practices, hospital policies and procedures, scope and standards of practice, and Nursing’s Code of Ethics.
C. Delegates and supervises tasks consistent with other caregivers’ scope of practice, adhering to standards, regulations, and role expectations including self-care and collaborative teamwork
IV. Knowledge Transfer
A. Collaborates with the patient/family in developing a teaching plan to meet learning needs. Effectively transfers information about disease, health, treatment plan and recovery to patient, family and documents teaching and plan in the electronic record.
B. Communicates evaluation of patient’s stability, progress, discharge plan and recommendation for continuity of the medical and nursing plan to other members of the health care team, including accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic record.
C. Effectively transfers knowledge to other members of the team to support the safety of their practice
D. Engages in collaborative and effective decision-making with other members of the team while maintaining caring and compassionate relationships.
Up to $12,000 Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify.
BSN rates $49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on education and experience ADN and MSN rates also 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, 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 RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
$56.55-$82.13 per hour, based on experience (Resource)
This position serves as a preceptor for students from various colleges of pharmacy, nursing and medicine. The staff of the OPC utilizes a collaborative practice model as a framework for care provision. The policies and procedures in the center are consistent with a planned system. The toxicologists, pharmacists and nurses at the OPC work with health care providers in other facilities in treating the victims of poisoning and toxic exposure to assure consistent, quality care. Inherent in this framework are shared clients, collegiality, shared accountability and joint decision-making. Mutual trust and respect are essential to the collaborative practice model environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Practice: * Demonstrate ability to answer poison calls, ascertain necessary information and obtain accurate history from caller. * Utilize basic data resources and consults with others as necessary to obtain accurate identification of substance of exposure and toxicity information in developing recommendations for plan of care.
* Incorporate evaluation of patient/family ability to provide home care and monitoring when appropriate.
* Demonstrate ability to identify exposure situations which pose an immediate potential health risk and take appropriate action to assure effective patient management.
* Recognize inappropriate calls to poison center and utilize assistance to direct caller to appropriate resource. Provide patient access to social support systems. Recognizes unique responsibility to assure care to pediatric and suicidal patients.
* Consult with on call physician toxicologist in instances in which treatment recommendations are not followed, and documents appropriately.
2. Documentation:
* Adhere to documentation standards of the National Poison Data System as described in the NPDS manual.
* Utilize Toxicall, the computerized documentation system of the Oregon Poison Center.
* Check for accuracy and completeness of case documentation upon closing case.
* Document clinical information relayed by OPC toxicology physicians.
3. Teaching and Education:
* Incorporate poison prevention education in plan of care where appropriate.
* Participate in education of students in the Oregon Poison Center by allowing monitoring of calls, assistance with selection of research projects and review of exams.
4. Participates in professional and departmental development programs and in-services.
5. Fulfills responsibility to the organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy.
6. Performs requirements for Department Directors/Managers as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics. Required
$56.55-$82.13 per hour, based on experience (Resource)
This position serves as a preceptor for students from various colleges of pharmacy, nursing and medicine. The staff of the OPC utilizes a collaborative practice model as a framework for care provision. The policies and procedures in the center are consistent with a planned system. The toxicologists, pharmacists and nurses at the OPC work with health care providers in other facilities in treating the victims of poisoning and toxic exposure to assure consistent, quality care. Inherent in this framework are shared clients, collegiality, shared accountability and joint decision-making. Mutual trust and respect are essential to the collaborative practice model environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Practice: * Demonstrate ability to answer poison calls, ascertain necessary information and obtain accurate history from caller. * Utilize basic data resources and consults with others as necessary to obtain accurate identification of substance of exposure and toxicity information in developing recommendations for plan of care.
* Incorporate evaluation of patient/family ability to provide home care and monitoring when appropriate.
* Demonstrate ability to identify exposure situations which pose an immediate potential health risk and take appropriate action to assure effective patient management.
* Recognize inappropriate calls to poison center and utilize assistance to direct caller to appropriate resource. Provide patient access to social support systems. Recognizes unique responsibility to assure care to pediatric and suicidal patients.
* Consult with on call physician toxicologist in instances in which treatment recommendations are not followed, and documents appropriately.
2. Documentation:
* Adhere to documentation standards of the National Poison Data System as described in the NPDS manual.
* Utilize Toxicall, the computerized documentation system of the Oregon Poison Center.
* Check for accuracy and completeness of case documentation upon closing case.
* Document clinical information relayed by OPC toxicology physicians.
3. Teaching and Education:
* Incorporate poison prevention education in plan of care where appropriate.
* Participate in education of students in the Oregon Poison Center by allowing monitoring of calls, assistance with selection of research projects and review of exams.
4. Participates in professional and departmental development programs and in-services.
5. Fulfills responsibility to the organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy.
6. Performs requirements for Department Directors/Managers as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics. Required
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, 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 RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
Hiring Bonus up to $12,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available.
Must start by July 1, 2024 to qualify.
$49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience.
Here are some reasons to be excited about the Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant unit at OHSU:
- OHSU is the only hospital in Oregon that performs Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T) and Bone Marrow Transplants.
- OHSU is a Magnet designated hospital.
- The OHSU Nursing shared governance structure is designed to support nurses’ engagement, decision making and service. As a result, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in unit-based committees and councils that bring nurses from different areas together. You have a seat at the table to make impactful decisions.
- OHSU nurses are represented by the Oregon Nurse Association union.
- Attending providers are available 24x7 so you always have backup when you need it.
- OHSU works collaboratively with other hospitals in the region as they refer patients for specialized care.
Imaging:
- Provides quality real time 2D, 3D, M Mode and doppler applications to acquire images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.
- Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to Radiologist.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in ultrasound physics.
- Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.
- Performs portable procedures when needed.
- Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills.
- Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
- Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies.
- Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as amniocentesis, needle biopsy, localizations, and tumor masses, as directed.
- Continues to stay current in regards to new US technology hardware and software upgrades.
Documentation:
- Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
- Verifies and initials orders in patient chart, Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy.
- Labels images completely with patient demographics, position or other required documentation.
- Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS.
Personal & Patient Care and Safety:
- Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgement in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others.
- Responsible to adhere to all established JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals, and report errors or unsafe conditions to supervisor and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Net).
- Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff.
Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment.
- Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to supervisor.
Reports injuries to supervisor.
Effective use of resources:
- Assists in scheduling examinations and assists the receptionist in planning work schedules.
- Utilize the VIP patient transportation system to arrange for patient delivery, and call for lift team if assistance is needed.
- Assists with moving or transporting patients if needed.
- Participates in clinical research studies.
- Participates in teaching technical and clinical skills to sonography students and radiology residents.
Keeps equipment and work areas neat and clean.
- Maintains adequate par levels of all supplies.
- Performs quality control on diagnostic equipment and maintains a logbook for weekly entries as needed.
Professional Behavior:
- Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient, and co-worker respect and confidence.
- Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence.
- Demonstrates flexibility with workload with a positive and supportive attitude, and handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes.
- Demonstrates flexibility to accommodate unit workload.
Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, in-services seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned.
Be familiar with and comply with OHSU and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures. Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient, and co-worker respect and confidence.
Other duties as assigned.
Customer Service: Provide the highest level of customer service to both external customers (patients and their families, referring providers, insurance carriers, etc.) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers and staff) that meet or exceed the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, face-to-face customer contact skills, crisis management, facility with available information technology, standard complaint processing, flexible coverage of internal service needs and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills.
Surgery Scheduling: Schedule new surgical and clinical appointment via EPIC Cadence. Arrange wheelchairs, interpreters, and transportation when necessary and accommodates other special needs whenever possible. Prepares and mails information packets to patients. Notify patients of appointments via telephone and mail. Make confirmation calls and send out appointment reminders. Make special arrangements with families for teleconferences as needed. Secures pertinent outside medical records prior to appointments including hard copies of appropriate diagnostics. Schedule diagnostic studies to be done at facilities inside and outside of OHSU. Arrange for transfers of patients from outside hospitals via the transfer center, per surgeon instructions. Develop and maintain working relationships with the referring physician and their staff to insure a smooth referral process. Participate in meetings and committees as requested to improve patient care processes and procedures.
Managed Care: Gather/Verify patient and guarantor information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status; confirm patient eligibility and benefits for health care coverage directly with the carrier via electronic database, phone, fax or email; clarify any managed care arrangements; obtain authorizations for clinical care, surgeries, procedures and laboratory studies. Enter all authorizations, referral and benefit information accurately into EPIC Cadence and EARL. Follows up on pending authorizations until they are obtained. Works with manager to resolve any denials related to authorization/enrollment issues in a timely manner.
Follow up on referrals for future appointments. Attend monthly managed care meetings and share information with staff. Serve as liaison and information resource for physicians, nursing support, coworkers, referring physicians, etc. on insurance authorization requirements. Determine appropriate TOS payment amounts (including co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, deposits, prepayments, etc.) and arrange for their collection at the time of service. Arrange for T&C forms, NCCF, etc. to be completed by patient and submit as appropriate. Apply problem solving skills and negotiation skills in resolving patient concerns and managed care related problems. Follow up on UMG denials as requested by manager. Perform other miscellaneous tasks relating to the managed care processes at OHSU.
Process Incoming referrals: Process all incoming referrals both internal and external using the department of Urology’s Referral Matrix. Gather all pertinent medical records for consultation. Direct referrals to medical personnel on medical review and scheduling recommendations. Communicate with referring providers on authorization and other arrangement that need to be made in order consult with the patient.
Telecommunications: Triage incoming calls and route callers to appropriate provider, staff or resource; accurately document and relay any messages; process any requests for medication refills as directed by provider; direct calls of complaint, requests for information, urgent health care concerns and general inquiries to the appropriate source.
Other Duties As Assigned.
This position will conduct a number of clinic sessions along with Operating room time at OHSU. This position is expected to attend morning rounds, participate in Grand Rounds and take call with the Pediatric Otolaryngology physicians. This position is expected to take a fair share in call at RCH.
PROVIDES A SAFE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT
- Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
- Utilizes proper posture, sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
- Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner
- Maintains general good physical and mental health and self-care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the hospital / clinical setting
PROFESSIONALISM
- Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice
- Models ethical appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity
- Identifies and pursues continuing education opportunities; applies and shares new knowledge
- Participates in departmental staff meetings and in-service education programs
- Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, and additional caseload when needed
- Displays mature, empathetic and effective professional relationships by exhibiting compassion, integrity and concern for others
- Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manner, upholding the APTA Code of Ethics, OHSU, federal privacy policies, and state statues / OAR's specific to discipline.
- Adapts to changing and demanding environments
SERVICE
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patients and family, including both telephone and face-to-face situations
- Uses I CARE for introduction and closing
- Demonstrates active listening skills and supportive, professional/behavior at all times, to patients, families and staff
- Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated
- Communicates with patients/families, other health care team members, in a time and cost efficient, courteous manner
PROVIDES SKILLED REHABILITATION TREATMENT
- Prioritizes care needs given medical necessity, discharge plan, medical stability and appropriateness to participate in rehabilitation
- Performs and documents skilled patient care activities, including direct treatment and caregiver/patient/family education
- Monitors and adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress
- Facilitates routine patient activity plans with nursing and other caregivers
- Updates recommendations to team regarding continuing rehabilitation needs and plan as patient’s condition and situation warrant
- Directs, supports and provides supervision as required for PTA’s, Aides and volunteers
- Develops and enhances patient care program and patient outcomes in specialty area
- Documents treatment and other patient contacts in patient's medical record in compliance with DNV, OHSU, OAR’s and third-party payer criteria
CARE COORDINATION
- Collaborates with the patient, family and medical team in multi-disciplinary patient rounds, ensuring a common level of understanding of the patient’s rehabilitation needs, and providing recommendations for rehabilitation after discharge
- Requests patient /family conferences as appropriate, and participates in conferences representing department, heightens awareness of and advocates for rehab needs of patient
- Enhances patient safety both during and after hospitalization by assisting the team in problem-solving, including but not limited to fall risk reduction, prevention of contracture, implementation of structured activity for patients with cognitive impairments
- Provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation (including but not limited to medical necessity for skilled rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals, and expectations for rehabilitation outcome and rehabilitation service intensity at various levels of care)
CLINICAL EDUCATION
- Provides evidenced-based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students, typically in a backup role to full time CI’s
- Ensure student completion of weekly goals; identifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
- Provides regular feedback, completes CPI on schedule
- Participates in the supervision and training for students from other disciplines
PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Maintains current knowledge of, and complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, union contracts, etc.
- Ensures baseline skills for patient management in all inpatient areas and maintains proficiency through regular exposure and patient care activity, mentoring with other staff, and formal or informal peer review
- Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but is not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to a job development, communicates additional training needs to direct supervisor, attends staff meetings and orients new staff, cross-trains for position in assigned or other areas
- Assists in department quality improvement. Independently maintains an organized schedule, solves schedule conflicts through peer collaboration and informs supervisor when adequate patient coverage is not available
DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
- Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment for the patients, family and staff. Includes, but is not limited to: maintaining supplies, equipment and forms, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning and repair of equipment is needed following infection control policies
- Ensures return of equipment after patient use to designated place (whether unit-owned or department-owned)
- Ensures and supports the delivery of individualized, high quality, current and evidenced based patient instructional materials; appropriate for patient condition and learning preferences
- Ensures scheduler / manager has ongoing, current availability for scheduling.
- Responds in a timely manner to scheduling requests; both for pre-scheduling requests for work opportunity response, and same day-notice unscheduled requests.
- Meets or exceeds departmental efficiency expectations
Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment
- Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees
- Utilizes proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
- Maintains general good physical and mental health and self care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and
personnel. This includes, but is not limited to maintaining organization for supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair is needed,
- Follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of life safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan
Professionalism
- Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect practice.
- Conducts oneself in an ethical and legal manor upholding the APTA/AOTA code of ethics, OHSU Code of Conduct, federal privacy policies, state statutes and OARs; complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks within realistic time constraints.
- Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, additional caseload when needed/ adapts to changing and demanding environments.
- Displays mature, effective professional relationships by accepting appropriate suggestions and constructive criticism, and responds with modification of behaviors and exhibiting concern for others.
- Pursues continuing education opportunities, applies and shares new knowledge, participates in staff meetings and inservices.
Service
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patient and family, internal and external customers, including telephone, electronic and face to face situations
- Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated.
- Communicates using active listening skills in a supportive courteous, professional manner at all times to patients, family and staff.
- Uses ICARE for introduction and closing
Evaluation and Treatment of Patients
- After chart review, performs individualized skilled physical therapy or occupational therapy evaluation, including general screening for indications for other therapy disciplines rehabilitation needs.
- Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measure and target dates. Discusses goals for treatment with patient and includes family as appropriate, seeks agreement with plan and goals.
- Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identified goals.
- Provides therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selected procedures. Includes patient, family, caregiver training and education in treatment plan. Provides comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals.
- Documents evaluation, treatment plan and goals, treatment modalities and procedures in compliance with OHSU, OAR, CMS, DNV and other 3rd party standards. All charts closed within 3 days without reminders.
- Develops and/or improves patient care programs for specialty area.
- Competently and safely demonstrates use of therapy equipment for treatment modalities and procedures.
- Assesses patients for discharge from care when goals met, functional progress plateaus, pt non-compliance with treatment plan or change in medical status.
- Enters appropriate billing for care provided.
- Expected to meet productivity expectations.
- Facilitates patient scheduling therapy appointments with follow up section in Cadence, MyChart communication.
- Medicare certifications and recertifications completed accurately and sent to
referring provider for signature. Monitors chart for timely cosignature of plan.
- Ensures patient has home program in place to continue after discharge.
Clinical Education
- Provides evidence based clinical instruction experiences and supervision for OT or PT students, based on licensure. All employees post 1 year at OHSU take students.
- Ensure student completion of weekly goals; indentifies and facilitates achievement of affiliation objectives
- Provides regular feedback, completes required documentation on schedul
- Participates in the supervision and training for student from other disciplines, student volunteers. All staff take volunteer and student shadowers.
Care Coordination/Interdisciplinary Communications
- Communicates with referring providers as indicated; provides feedback and educates physicians, fellows, residents, and other health care providers about rehabilitation.
- Communication with other members of rehabilitation team as needed for interdisciplinary referral.
- Timely communication to PAS Resource Specialists as needed for insurance authorization requests or to clarify coverage for set treatment plan
- Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and management of schedule with communication to lead or supervisor as needed for modifications to improve workflow.
Departmental Operations/Quality Improvement/Professional Development
- Participates in ongoing professional development, mentoring and
competency assessment for self and other staff. Includes but not
limited to:
- attends educational classes, communicates additional training
needs to supervisor, attends staff meetings, assists in orientation of new
staff, cross trains for other teams as needed, performs peer reviews, pursues
independent learning for new developments in patient care area.
- Reports program development needs to supervisor, assists in departmental quality improvement.
- Actively works with team members, leads, and supervisor for continuous improvement of department operations as indentified.
- Responsible for self- monitoring own pt schedule in Cadence. Reports schedule conflicts to supervisor and assists in problem solving for good customer service.
- Attend hand team meetings, continuing education at work and independently for hand therapy specialty license.
Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Assure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer oriented management of patient care to identified patient populations, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Knowledge and competency in basic management of postoperative colorectal surgery patients.
- Educates the patient and families throughout their stay for discharge
- Assures effective and efficient workflow and length of stay by partnering with the discharge case manager daily and at interdisciplinary care coordination rounds.
- Outpatient care management includes, but is not limited to comprehensive physical assessment, ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests, patient/family education, follow up management, consultation with bariatric team and referral to specialty services
Scholarly Activities (improvement science, research, writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Keep abreast of changes in field and applies knowledge to identify and recommend enhancements to clinical quality, patient experience/satisfaction, length of stay and to achieve improvement that demonstrates a higher standard of care. Assesses and recommends initiatives to improve performance indicators related to patient experience, quality, and costs. Professional development meeting the expectations of ongoing certification. Demonstrates success or productivity in the field as evidenced by securing research funding, publication in journals and/or other forms of peer presentations.
- Actively contributes to Quality Improvement clinical projects. Collaborate with residents to support research endeavors (when appropriate).
Teaching/ Clinical Supervision: Support OHSU’s academic missions by participating in the design, development and assessment of program curricula for professional specialty area; including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, projects and assessment measures. Teach program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting at-risk students. May serve as the faculty of record and principle contact for extern placements and student’s performance at the assigned site.
Deliver individual instruction to support fellows, residents and other clinical learners to support their personal program of learning in the applicable specialty area. Provide instruction and review of the practices, policies and procedures in a variety of functions; including but not limited to development of treatment plans, interpretation of clinical diagnostic data; developing orders; patient and family communication and education; management of medical equipment, electronic medical records; performing procedures, and transitioning patients to the next level of care. Assures adherence to the specialty specific protocols, best practices, quality, and organizational indicators. Provides APP in put to the performance of the resident as a provider in the clinical setting.
- Creating pathways and protocols to standardize care for Colorectal Surgery patients. Updating existing pathways/protocols. Creating Order Sets to facilitate standardized care.
Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Assure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer oriented management of patient care to identified patient populations, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Wound Vac Management
Scholarly Activities (improvement science, research, writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Keep abreast of changes in field and applies knowledge to identify and recommend enhancements to clinical quality, patient experience/satisfaction, length of stay and to achieve improvement that demonstrates a higher standard of care. Assesses and recommends initiatives to improve performance indicators related to patient experience, quality, and costs. Professional development meeting the expectations of ongoing certification. Demonstrates success or productivity in the field as evidenced by securing research funding, publication in journals and/or other forms of peer presentations.
- Co-chair Department Quality Improvement committee
Teaching/ Clinical Supervision: Support OHSU’s academic missions by participating in the design, development and assessment of program curricula for professional specialty area; including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, projects and assessment measures. Teach program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting at-risk students. May serve as the faculty of record and principle contact for extern placements and student’s performance at the assigned site.
Deliver individual instruction to support fellows, residents and other clinical learners to support their personal program of learning in the applicable specialty area. Provide instruction and review of the practices, policies and procedures in a variety of functions; including but not limited to development of treatment plans, interpretation of clinical diagnostic data; developing orders; patient and family communication and education; management of medical equipment, electronic medical records; performing procedures, and transitioning patients to the next level of care. Assures adherence to the specialty specific protocols, best practices, quality, and organizational indicators. Provides input to the performance of the resident as a provider in the clinical setting.
- Precept AGACNP students after one year of experience
Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Assure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer oriented management of patient care to identified patient populations, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- The APP in the Outpatient Care Unit will be responsible for the evaluation and management of individuals with postoperative care needs of a variety of surgical procedures. The practice will include, but not be limited to, comprehensive physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and required follow-up-up management, discharge preparation, patient and family education. The APP will be responsible for timely completion of documentation, including physical assessments, daily progress notes and discharge summaries.
Scholarship (improvement science, research, writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Keep abreast of changes in field and applies knowledge to identify and recommend enhancements to clinical quality, patient experience/satisfaction, length of stay and to achieve improvement that demonstrates a higher standard of care. Assesses and recommends initiatives to improve performance indicators related to patient experience, quality, and costs. Professional development meeting the expectations of ongoing certification. Demonstrates success or productivity in the field as evidenced by securing research funding, publication in journals and/or other forms of peer presentations.
- APP should be willing to complete all regularity requirements and participate in all relevant clinical research activities within the program.
Teaching/ Clinical Supervision: Support OHSU’s academic missions by participating in the design, development and assessment of program curricula for professional (advanced practice nursing, medicine, and physician assistant) specialty areas; including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, projects and assessment measures. Teach program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting at-risk students.
- Deliver individual instruction to support fellows, residents, graduate APP students, and other clinical learners to support their personal program of learning in the applicable specialty area. Provide instruction and review of the practices, policies and procedures in a variety of functions; including but not limited to development of treatment plans, interpretation of clinical diagnostic data; developing orders; patient and family communication and education; management of medical equipment, electronic medical records; performing procedures, and transitioning patients to the next level of care. Assures adherence to the specialty specific protocols, best practices, quality, and organizational indicators. Provides input to the performance of the resident or graduate APP student as a provider or graduate APP student provider in the practice setting.
This position seeks a qualified person to assume day-to-day coordination, implementation, and monitoring responsibilities for supporting candidates and participants in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Workforce Development Program. The position is in the Center for Nursing Excellence & Innovation and managed by the Lead, Center for Nursing Education & Professional Development. The day-to-day responsibilities include initial support of candidate application of concepts from the Nursing Assistant Training (NA1) Program, coordinating practicum experiences, ensuring certification readiness, and ongoing support of workforce transition and development. Also, the supervisor is responsible for informing and educating staff about the program's goals and outcomes to ensure success. Furthermore, the supervisor oversees the program in partnership with stakeholders like representatives from Mount Hood Community College and the Healthcare Directors. The supervisor must also be capable of performing the key responsibilities and performance standards as listed in the CNA position description. Qualities for success in the role include high technical judgment, sound decision-making, collaboration mindset, communication skills, working independently with minimal direct management, and the ability to assess a need for resources or escalate for support.
Benefits
OHSU offers competitive, affordable benefits that include health care, income protection and more. See highlights below or learn more about OHSU benefits.
- Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents for .9 FTE and higher.
- $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time
- Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Three weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance program (up to 5k)
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus (must begin work by July 1st to qualify) and Relocation Package Available.
Hybrid position with partial teleworking.
$49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience
The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and member 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 [O’Rourke 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.
1. Facilitate Health System Integration through cross-site communication and care coordination across the Integrated Delivery System and within the OHSU Health Service Area. Serve as a point of contract across transitions working closely with providers, facility and clinic care managers, and agency case workers to assist Members to navigate a complex healthcare system, as the Member moves across settings and systems. Foster a positive and professional relationship and act as a liaison with internal and external customers to ensure effective working relationships.
2. Coordinate care through assessing Members referred for care management services for clinical and psychosocial needs, and develop and implement patient-centered care plans that provide interventions including but not limited to disease management, medication management, and Member education and behavior modification within his/her scope of practice. Perform initial Assessments and initiate Care Plans as required by policy and for IDS Members as required by the contract held between OHSU Health Services and Health Share of Oregon and within the timelines established. Reassessment of Member status and adjustment of care plans completed to meet Member on-going needs and goals of care. Monitor and evaluate services and community-based resources necessary to respond to the Member’s individual healthcare needs.
3. Provide Member care coordination and self-management through face-to-face and telephonic outreach, which may include home visits, attending clinic office visits, and interaction with patients being seen in the ED or who are in the hospital. These interventions are intended to allow the opportunity to assess the Member’s ongoing needs and to identify resources that will help ensure the Member is meeting his/her health care goals.
4. Collaborate with OHSU Health Services Member’s medical and healthcare community-based providers (that may include the primary care provider (PCP), specialist providers, behavioral specialists, dental providers, or others that may be indicated) regarding the Member’s treatment needs and plan of care. Serve as a key link between the Member, caregivers and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. The frequency of contact is determined based on the Member’s risk acuity ranking and clinical need.
5. Routinely document all Member interactions and Member engagements in the electronic medical record (EMR) to ensure a longitudinal record is maintained of all Member interactions. Collect clinical engagement data and enter into the EMR and/or other indicated database for tracking and metric purposes. Maintain medical record confidentiality at all times through the proper use of computer passwords, maintenance of secure files, adherence to HIPAA guidelines and policies.
6. Ensure day-to-day processes are conducted in accordance with nationally accepted standards (NCQA, URAC, and other regulatory standards) and for IDS Members, the contract held between OHSU Health Services and Health Share of Oregon. Participate in quality and performance improvement activities that will look to continually enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of services being provided.
7. Utilizes proper telephone and personal etiquette and judicious use of other verbal and written communications, following OHSU and OHSU Health Services policies, procedures and guidelines. Follows OHSU and OHSU Health Services telecommuting policies and procedures as a Member of the field-based staff.
As a Senior Research Assistant, you will be part of the Knight Precision Cancer Biofabrication Hub, which combines bioprinting and microfluidics methods and cancer biology to address complex problems in cancer research and treatment. We seek candidates with experience (Master's degree preferable) in Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, Cell and Tissue Biofabrication, 3D printing and/or organs on-a-chip. General expertise on bioengineering, or a related field will be considered, and at least one year of industrial experience, preferably in 3D printing or biofabrication would be preferred. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated project management skills, including developing and implementing SOPs, and possess comprehensive laboratory research knowledge. Responsibilities include designing and implementing experiments, managing research studies independently, operating and supporting laboratory equipment, generating SOPs, and supervising students and Research Assistants. Additionally, the role involves assisting in experimental design, maintaining laboratory spaces and supplies, and organizing samples, datasets, and studies. Candidates should have a growth mindset and outstanding communication skills, be comfortable working individually and in collaborative teams, and contribute to the scientific direction and planning of projects within the Biofabrication Hub.
- Assist with research coordination of a clinical trial, in the areas of communication with potential and enrolled research participants by calling interested people, collecting information on enrollment eligibility, and scheduling research appointments. Completion of data entry into applicable systems.
- Communication with research participants who have had an early cancer detection test, to notify of a negative cancer detection test result. Completion of data entry into applicable systems.
- Communication with research participants for annual follow up questions to check cancer status. Completion of data entry into applicable systems.
- Opportunities to table at outreach events and assist with community enrollment events.
The CEDAR Clinical Research Coordinator works with a team to manage and conduct early detection clinical trials in a diverse population. This includes working closely with a team of research coordinators to identify and enroll qualified healthy individuals for cancer screening trials, conduct research visits to collect biological speceimens, and return cancer detection results to participants; while ensuring protocol is conducted in accordance with applicable NCI and FDA guidelines. The study coordinator will also assist in developing recruitment plans and assist in outreach events in the community to reach a diverse population for recruitment, and support subsites in Oregon to expand our reach of clinical trials.
Duties Include but are not limited to:
Participant Coordination
- Participate in recruitment activities to include community outreach and flyer distribution, includes some weekend and evening events.
- Contact and enroll subjects by reviewing patient data to determine appropriate eligibility and scheduling eligible participants.
- Conduct study visits in adherence with protocol parameters and appropriate training, to include consenting, taking a medical history, and the procurement and processing human biological specimens. Obtain and submit imaging studies, pathology samples as required by sponsor to appropriate reviewers as required by protocol. Review and report adverse events or unanticipated Problems to IRB/study sponsor.
- Perform other procedures as required by protocol, to include annual follow up, chart review/abstractions, return test results, and assistance with scheduling diagnostic procedures. All procedures and process require data entry into appropriate systems. Maintain and update subject data for study analysis. Assist investigators with any special requests for data retrieval and/or evaluation and analysis of clinical data for ongoing research studies.
Clinical Trial coordination
- Work with regulatory management team and colleagues to adhere to regulations at OHSU for good clinical practices of clinical trials.
- Be knowledgeable about clinical research protocols and protocol requirements.
- Distribute clinical research related information to appropriate research team / affiliated institutional personnel as applicable. Notify research team and those individuals directly involved in in pertinent areas of clinical research of protocol amendments, revisions, activations, closures and announcements.