OHSU Dermatology is located in the Center for Health & Healing on the South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. The Department of Dermatology is dedicated to providing our patients the best and most innovative dermatologic care for the broad range of skin, hair, nail, and mucous membrane disorders.

The Student Nurse (SN) provides a variety of nursing care duties in accordance with the duties, knowledge and skills identified in this functional statement.  The SN provides direct care for ambulatory dermatology patients according to established OHSU policies.  The SN will attend to needed requirements of the patient and ensure all regulatory and hospital guidelines and practices are followed; providing for a positive care experience within OHSU.

 

This role is similar to that of a nursing assistant, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, and scribe but emphasizes educating the student nurse on nursing care within an ambulatory care setting.

 

1. Documents care given, observations, and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Acts as a scribe for providers when appropriate.
2. The SN will obtain a health history, assist intra-operatively and post-operative with procedures done under local anesthesia (I.e. blotting, suture cutting, bandaging)
3. Other duties include patient teaching (I.e. going over AVS with patient), wound care management, point of care testing, and dressings.
4. Takes vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature), height and weight and records in EPIC according to nursing policies and procedures.  Vital signs are recorded and progress notes are completed thoroughly and accurately by the end of the day
5. Maintains stock levels of supplies.

Collects data for assessment/reassessment and unit level performance improvement activities

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in:
• Graduate Program
  minimum 4.5 credit hours
• Completion of at least 1 clinical semester of an RN program
• Basic skin care, vital sign collection, documentation, ability to type at least 45 wpm. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training is required.

• While the primary Dermatology locations are at the OHSU Center for Health and Healing, travel to outlying clinics may be required (including locations in Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and on Marquam Hill.
• Able to perform duties commonly associated with patient care (lifting at least 50 lbs, bending, and standing for prolonged periods).

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.