OHSU Maternal Crossed Trained RN support both Labor & Delivery and the Mother Baby Units to meet operational needs for both units and to provide additional flexibility in staffing for rapid census fluctuation.

 

The Labor & Delivery Unit has 12 labor suites with jetted Jacuzzi tubs, a 4 bed triage area, 3 dedicated operating rooms, and a 2 bay PACU. We provide patient care for our most complex and fragile patients as well as to patients who prefer low intervention births. We have a robust midwifery practice that also promotes underwater birth. OHSU also has a specialized program coordinated by our maternal fetal medicine providers, neonatologist, pediatric surgeons and specialty care coordinators who help coordinate care so our families have all the cutting-edge care at their fingertips. It is truly an exciting place to work. 

 

Mother Baby Unit - providing postpartum, newborn and antepartum care to low and at-risk populations. Care is provided to mothers and their newborn infants and to antepartum patients who require periodic fetal monitoring on a typical hospital unit. The unit has 26 private beds and the rooms were recently remodeled.

Hiring Bonus up to $12,000 and Relocation Package Available. 

 

Here are some reasons to be excited about the Mother Baby program at OHSU:

• OHSU is a Magnet designated teaching hospital.
• There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times.
• We staff to AWHONN standards.
• This unit supports specialized gynecological surgeries.
• We have inpatient lactations services.
• We support a large volume of high acuity patients.
• This is a high-volume unit and we support approx. 200 deliveries/month.
• We support long-term antepartum care.
• Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee.
• The state of Oregon is among the top 10 across the country in terms of RN pay. 
• This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift.

 

Here are some reasons to be excited about the Labor & Delivery program at OHSU:

• OHSU is a Magnet designated teaching hospital.
• There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times.
• We staff to AWHONN standards.
• This unit has a Maternal Cardiac program.
• We have a Fetal Surgery program, supporting the following among other things:
  • Intrauterine Fetal Neural Tube Defect repair starting Sep, 2023
  • Intrauterine ablations for twin-to-twin transfusions (TTTS)
  • Fetal blood transfusions
  • Amniotic fluid reduction
• 80% of the nurses on this unit hold advanced certifications.
• Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee.
• The state of Oregon is among the top 10 across the country in terms of RN pay. 
• This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift.

 

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

• Comprehensive health care plans.
• $25K 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.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year for full time.
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial public transportation discounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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.

• External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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)
• Internal & External 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)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification (NRP);
• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period
• Able to lift 35 lbs. independently
• Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel
• The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation
• Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel
• Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment
• Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
• Annual/Biennial Department specific education requirements include:
  • Annual maternal competencies
  • Biennial competencies for newborn resuscitation and fetal monitoring
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Department Specific Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):

• One year of recent LDRP or labor & delivery experience  
• 1 year of recent post-partum experience would be considered in lieu of labor & delivery experience 

• Current OHSU employee, BSN Preferred
• 2 years  recent experience in a high risk obstetric labor & delivery unit
• 1 year recent experience in high risk post-partum unit including newborn care
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certified
• Inpatient obstetric, Maternal Newborn or fetal monitoring certification
• Recent surgical circulating and surgical scrub experience

Usual Orientation Time:  

• Specialty Experience: 4-6weeks
• Experience, but not in specialty area: 12 weeks – 24 weeks
• Resource : same as above

*Bonus Disclaimer: current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical Center employees are not eligible

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. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.