OHSU Specialty Pediatric Float Pool nurses provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate family-centered nursing care. Pediatric Float Pool nurses support pediatric acute and critical care units (in some cases also Mother-Baby, pediatric Emergency Department, and pediatric PACU).  Pediatric Float Pool nurses support these units for selected planned and unplanned absences and for other staffing deficits.

 

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

• Comprehensive health care plans paid 100% for employees.
• $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: up to 96 hours per year for full time.
• Holidays: accrue up to 64 holiday hours per year.
• Substantial public transportation discounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, which is associated with a three-time Magnet designated hospital, Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU), is a regional referral center in Portland Oregon, for acute and critically ill children, At Doernbecher, Pediatric Float Pool nurses provide state-of-the-art, high-quality, innovative, and compassionate family-centered nursing care. Pediatric Float Pool (PFP) nurses support pediatric Acute and Critical Care units as well as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

 

Here are some reasons to be excited about the Pediatric Float Pool (PFP) at Doernbecher:

• You become an expert in pediatric nursing – as there is a separate float pool for adult care areas.
• PFP RNs provide seamless care for patients across the continuum of care, from the NICU, to the PICU, to acute care, and upon discharge.
• PFP RNs float to 6 different Pediatric units including: Medical, Surgical, Intermediate, Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric ICU and NICU.
  • Surgical services include Ortho, General Surgical, Cardiac, ENT, Plastics, Urology
• OHSU/Doernbecher is nationally recognized Level 1 Trauma Organization.
• The state of Oregon is ranked very high for RN pay as compared to the rest of the country. 
• Your professional development is supported by our staff educator and orientation coordinator, as well as our team’s robust Shared Governance.
• This job posting is a night shift only position, meaning there is no required rotations between night and day shift. Opportunities to switch to day shift arise when there are open day shift positions to transfer into.

• Experienced RN's: 1 year experience in Peds
• New Grad RN's: 100+ clinical hours in Peds
• 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)
• Associate Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire.
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS, PALS and NRP at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) - must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• 5 years pediatric RN experience in a high-acuity pediatric setting
• CPN certification or other applicable pediatric specialty certification
• Experience in a float pool

 

• New Graduate Nurse new to profession or with <1 year of experience:

Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Residency Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for about 10-12 weeks depending on the care area with an employment service agreement. 

• Experienced Nurse (Fellowship or Specialty Fellowship) with >1 year of experience:

Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-14 weeks. 

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.