The nurses of the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) provide patient and family centered care to the patient populations of neurosurgery, neuro-medical and stroke including: subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebrovascular aneurysms, microvascular decompression, cerebrovascular thrombosis, intraparenychmal, hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, tumor resection, mysathenic crisis, aneurysm clipping, coiling, and stents. We receive patients in referral from Oregon, Washington, Northern California, with outliers from as far as Idaho and Montana. As a critical care unit, the nurse to patient ratio is either 1:1 or 1:2 due to the acuity of the patient population. In addition to being the first dedicated Neuroscience ICU in the state of Oregon, we are also nationally certified as an Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our nurses work in collaboration with a neurointensivist team which provides 24/7 coverage for our patient population.

1 Reception Responsibilities:

• Promote and portray a desirable image and maintains positive guest relations when interacting, greeting, and providing information to staff, patients, family members, visitors, physicians and the general public.  Refer to charge nurse, primary nurse, or NM when appropriate.
•  Receive, screen, transfer, or place phone calls.
• Initiate and process phone calls, fax’s, pages, and take messages as requested.
• Communicate on behalf of NM, and others.
• Participate in, document, collect, and collate data for CQ/other studies.
• Identify and facilitate ideas for improving efficiency of unit operations.
• Assist with acuity and staffing as designated.
• Coordinate unit staff coverage as designated.
• Assist with preparing and faxing acuity and staffing information.
• Maintain the work station, supplies, resource materials, library, patient, and visitors reading materials in an orderly manner.

 

2 Secretarial Responsibilities:

• Sort and distribute all incoming mail.
• Organize and maintain unit filing systems.
• Perform filing tasks as required.
• Act as a resource for staff to facilitate activities involving coordination of care or services with other departments.
• Order, store, and maintain inventory control of forms, equipment, and supplies.
• Act as a resource during Code 99 and other emergency procedures to locate staff, equipment, supplies, and to meet any other needs.
• Maintain logs and statistics related to unit operations and projects.
• Assist with payroll maintenance as directed.
• Prepare or maintain medical records and Kardex in correct order, updating and adding as necessary.
• Update census board and notify appropriate health care providers of new patient admissions or transfers.
• Initiate physician orders, either manually, by fax, or on computer.
• Inform charge or primary nurse of new orders, stat orders.
• Participate in the billing procedure as assigned.
• Copy unit/patient information and materials as requested.
• Schedule procedures and coordinate transportation arrangements.
• Perform all related work as assigned.

 

3 Computer Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate census by prompt and accurate entry of all admissions, discharges, transfers, add-ons, etc.
• Maintain accurate nutrition care orders.
• Order entry as required.
• Maintain accurate “attending physician” data.
• Initiate computer downtime procedures as needed.
• Serve as Network Contact backup/resource for the area/unit to assist with all computer related issues, problems, access, and maintenance accessing and reporting to ITG and NM as required.

 

4 Direct Patient Care Assistance:  The following duties are assigned based on unit need or priority.  HUC’s that are multi-skilled and are cross-trained, i.e., to CNA, may assist patients as required/directed.

• Respond to call lights, determine patient need, and meet need if appropriate or notify appropriate personnel.
• Escort patients at time of discharge.
• Assist as requested with nourishment distribution.
• Provide family care including providing information within unit defined standards.

 

5 Housekeeping Assistance:

• Straighten utility and kitchen areas.
• Notify charge nurse or appropriate department of broken equipment and obtain replacement if needed.
• Clean equipment.
• Attend to spills immediately

 

6 Independent Activities:

• Complete inventories as designated.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of clerical experience in a health care environment or equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide knowledge and skills listed below.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Basic math skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• chool diploma or GED.
• One year of clerical experience in a health care environment or equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide knowledge and skills listed below.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Basic math skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Benefits:

• Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase

• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee

• Flexible spending accounts & Health savings account options

• Retirement Plans: Oregon PERS Plan or employer matching plans like 403b,401a, and 457b 

• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year

• 8 paid holidays per year

• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• Onsite Childcare Service & Gym

• Health & Wellness Program

• Career Center

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.