An exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced researcher to join Dr. Olga Nikolova’s group as a Computational Biologist I at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. Dr. Nikolova’s research program is focused on predictive models for cancer biology, with a special interest in leukemia.   Duties will include computational analysis of genomic bulk and single-cell data in both single modalities and multi-omes, including RNAseq, ATACseq, CITE-seq, CyTOF, and custom assays developed in-house. Applicant will establish and maintain pipelines and participate in data analysis and visualization. The applicant will develop new tools and methods for analyzing emerging data types and adapt statistical methods to assess the robustness of new tools. The applicant will be able to independently interact with wet-lab biologists to analyze data and guide the analysis strategy. Will be responsible for the deposition of sequencing data and published algorithms. Will work with other investigators to enable their use of algorithms developed by the team. Will participate in the writing of grants and manuscripts. Applicants will need to possess strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.   Experience with R, Python, and Bash/Unix is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable and willing to make maximum use of excellent facilities and a productive environment.

- Primary Research (including planning, granting, execution, analysis, publication)  - Maintain laboratory compliance documentation for human, animal, biological and radiological work. - Be familiar with lab safety infrastructure and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. - Interact with biosafety, chemical safety, and safety officers on behalf of the Principal Investigator.  - Generate data and research analysis for investigator's use in preparation of technical reports and publications. - Assist the PI with manuscript preparation and grant applications. - Present, or assist in the presentation of, research projects at retreats, seminars, conferences and other OHSU or public venues.  - Providing training to users on lab practices and protocols, including sample preparation and instrumentation use.  - Maintain an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook of all experiments performed. Participate in lab meeting.  - Training of lab personnel and supervision of Research Assistants, students and other lab members.  - Perform routine lab operations, including but not limited to the purchase of laboratory supplies, monitoring supplies and maintaining all laboratory equipment.  - Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the lab’s research and the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. 

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify   The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for upholding excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of the Profession Practice Model. The ANM, in association with the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the managerial and leadership functions within a patient environment. The ANM partners with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards, and administrative and clinical policies and procedures. The ANM performs managerial activities, and demonstrates effective leadership behaviors including performing evaluations, employee mentoring, coaching, and performance management. The ANM implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement, ensures adherence to bargaining unit agreements and human resource management. The ANM creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.    The ANM’s decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association. The ANM practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, the Oregon State Board Nurse Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The ANM exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.   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)

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available -Must start by July 1, 2024 to qualify   Are you an experienced Emergency Department RN who enjoys being involved in projects that make a difference for other nurses? Do you like to solve problems? Have you been told that you are a natural leader? Do you communicate well in a crisis?  If you answered YES to any of these questions, we have just the job for you. The Emergency Department Assistant nurse manager is a frontline leader who engages with emergency department staff to improve the work environment.  Assisted by a dynamic team of leaders who work well together, have great senses of humor and who truly care about the staff they work with, you will improve the care environment.   We work at a Magnet Designated Level One Trauma Center, Cardiac Center of Excellence and Comprehensive Stroke Center.  We care for the sickest patients in the state and we do it well. The leadership goals of this department include a focus on staff safety and decreasing workplace violence, reducing capacity challenges, improving clinical outcomes and improving staff engagement including rewards and recognition.   A successful Assistant Nurse Manager will be motivated, a good communicator, and will bring ideas to improve the work environment. Why wait, join this dynamic team now! - The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a clinical leader who works closely with the Nurse Manager and the Adult Assistant Nurse Manager to support the employees and services of the Emergency Department.  They also work closely with the Director of Nursing to align unit goals with the strategic plan. - The Assistant Nurse Manager prioritizes visibility in the Emergency Department and the support of evening and or night shift. - This is the perfect position for a clinical nurse who desires the next step in taking a formal leadership role.  - ANMs are mentored in leadership and perform essential leadership functions such as employee evaluation, mentoring, coaching and performance management.  - The ANM implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement, ensures adherence to bargaining unit agreements and human resource management. The ANM creates and sustains a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff. - Works cooperatively and supportively with the heads of diagnostic and therapeutic departments to ensure availability, quality, and effective use of support services to support Emergency Department throughput - Maintains clinical competency in Emergency Services in order to provide occasional nursing responsibilities to support Emergency Department daily operations. - Collaborates with EMS to maintain evidence based standards of care and optimize department flow. - Participates in investigations regarding lost or misplaced patient property. - Responsible for operational, quality, human resources, financial, strategic and clinical management of the Emergency Department under the direction of the Emergency Department Nurse Manager. - Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers including ensuring safe conditions for patients, families and staff. - Exercises the ability to implement a flexible schedule to meet operational needs and to create work-life balance. The ANM’s decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association. The ANM practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practicefor Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, the Oregon State Board Nurse Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The ANM exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.  

This is an NIH grant funded position with Dr. Stuart Ibsen. We are developing an exciting new type of cancer diagnostic test that combines microfluidic and microarray technology to pull cancer-derived nanoparticles straight from plasma. Our long-term goal is to bring nanoparticle-based diagnostics to the clinic for the first time. We are currently hiring for 1-2 highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers with expertise in Engineering or Biology to work in some of the following general areas:   - Development of biological particle separation techniques using dielectrophoresis technology – using microelectrode array chips to recover cancer-derived nanoparticles from circulation (Gustafson, et al. 2021). This novel work will focus on the development and characterization of new nanoparticle recovery techniques using dielectrophoretic forces. These forces are created by microelectrode array devices that act on the unique dielectric properties of different particles (Ibsen et al. 2017). This work includes increasing particle collection efficiency, understanding the types of particles that are collected and how they can be separated, and developing an internal standard appropriate for different particle types. This position will utilize the high-end specialized dielectrophoresis equipment located here at OHSU. This will also involve quantitative fluorescent microscopy imaging, TEM imaging, immunostaining, and particle characterization. - System automation– continuing development and finalization of an automated system to conduct the dielectrophoresis work. The goal is to automate the dielectrophoresis collection protocol to increase sample analysis throughput. This will involve basic robotics and automation programming in LabView. - Cancer biomarker panel development– evaluate the nanoparticle associated biomarkers that are collected for their ability to detect pancreatic cancer from plasma samples. Here the goal is to use the developed dielectrophoresis techniques to collect cancer-derived nanoparticles and evaluate their biomarkers for the ability to detect pancreatic cancer.   Selected References: - Luna, Ramona; Heineck, Daniel; Hinestrosa, Juan Pablo; Dobrovolskaia, Irina; Hamilton, Sean; Malakian, Anna; Gustafson, Kyle T.; Huynh, Katherine T.; Kim, Sejung; Ware, Jason; Stimson, Ella; Ross, Christian; Schutt, Carolyn E.; Ibsen, Stuart. “Enhancement of Dielectrophoresis-Based Particle Collection from High Conducting Fluids Due to Partial Electrode Insulation.” Electrophoresis, In Press (2023) - Hamilton, Sean; Shea, Delaney; Ibsen, Stuart*, Brasino, Michael*. "On‐chip dielectrophoretic recovery and detection of a lactate sensing probiotic from model human saliva." Electrophoresis, Volume 44, Issue 3-4: pp. 442-449. (2023) *Co-corresponding authors - Luna, Ramona; Heineck, Daniel P.; Bucher, Elmar; Heiser, Laura; Ibsen, Stuart. "Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Negative Dielectrophoresis Induced Particle Trajectories." Electrophoresis, Volume 43, Issue 12: pp. 1366-77 (2022) (Cover) - Gustafson, Kyle; Huynh, Katherine; Heineck, Daniel; Bueno, Jesus; Modestino, Augusta; Kim, Sejung; Gower, Austin; Armstrong, Randall; Schutt, Carolyn; Ibsen, Stuart. “Automated Fluorescence Quantification of Extracellular Vesicles Collected from Blood Plasma using Dielectrophoresis.” Lab on a Chip, Volume 21, Issue 7: pp. 1318-1332. (2021) (Back Cover) - Sarno, Benjamin; Heineck, Daniel; Heller Michael J.; Ibsen, Stuart. “Dielectrophoresis: Developments and Applications from 2010 to 2020.” Electrophoresis, Volume 42, Number 5, pp. 539-564 (2021). (Cover) - Ibsen, Stuart; Wright, Jennifer; Lewis, Jean; Kim, Sejung; Ko, Seo-Yeon; Ong, Jiye; Manouchehri, Sareh; Vyas, Ankit; Akers, Johnny; Chen, Clark; Carter, Bob; Esener, Sadik; Heller, Michael."Rapid isolation and detection of exosomes and associated biomarkers from plasma." ACS Nano, Volume 11, Issue 7, pp. 6641-6651 (2017).

An exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced researcher to join the Dr. Anupriya Agarwal  Laboratory at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute as an Senior Research Associate in Portland, OR to study the mechanisms of leukemia initiation and drug resistance using multi-omics approaches.   Dr. Agarwal and her team for over past 15 years focusing on identifying novel signaling pathways that are requisite for leukemia initiation, clonal evolution, and drug resistance.  This position will be a hybrid between wet lab and computational disciplines, with a dedicated mentorship in both areas. The new team member will help lead the project focused on understanding the mechanisms of leukemia initiation and drug resistance in a context dependent manner.  The project will use variety of advanced molecular biology techniques, CRISPR methods along with single cell transcriptomic, epigenetic, and genomic profiling in premalignant and malignant models using murine and human cells in vitro and in vivo. The candidate should also be able to perform complex data analysis, along with downstream analyses using computational approaches. Applicants will need to possess strong technical and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage an independent project.   A PhD and 1-2 years of post-graduate research experience in the relevant field is preferred. Laboratory and/or computational experience in the field of molecular/cellular biology, cancer biology or a related field is preferred. Experience with sequencing library preparation, epigenetics, flow cytometry, or murine models of disease would be especially beneficial. The ideal candidate would have deep expertise in a singular area of focus but may also have worked as boundary spanners across multiple fields. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Achieving this position requires that the researcher have demonstrated a satisfactory track record of scholarly activity including high-quality peer-reviewed publications. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable and willing to make maximum use of excellent facilities and a productive environment.   Relevant publications for the position are below: - Yang F, Long N, Anekpuritanang T, Bottomly D, Savage JC, Lee T, Solis-Ruiz J, Borate U, Wilmot B, Tognon C, Bock AM, Pollyea DA, Radhakrishnan S, Radhakrishnan S, Patel P, Collins RH, Tantravahi S, Deininger MW, Fan G, Druker B, Shinde U, Tyner JW, Press RD, McWeeney S, Agarwal A*. Identification and prioritization of myeloid malignancy germline variants in a large cohort of adult AML patients. Blood. 2022, 139(8): 1208-1221 PMC9211447, *Corresponding author. Prospective in ASH Clinical News, Selected for Podcast and Commentary in Blood 2022. - Kurtz S, Eide CA, Kaempf A, Long N, Bottomly D, Nikolova O, Druker BJ, McWeeney SK, Tyner JW, Agarwal A.Associating Ex Vivo Drug Sensitivity with Differentiation Status Identifies Effective Drug Combinations for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Blood Advances 2022, 6(10): 3062-3067. - Hosseini MH, Kurtz SE, Abdelhamed S, Mahmood S, Davare, MA, Kaempf A, Elferich J, McDermott JE, Liu T, Payne SH, Shinde U, Rodland KD, Mori M, Druker BJ, Singer JK, Agarwal A. Inhibition of interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase-1 is a therapeutic strategy for acute myeloid leukemia subtypes. Leukemia. 2018, 32(11):2374-87. PMC6558520 - Carey A, Edwards D, Eide C A, Newell L, Traer E, Medeiros B, Pollyea DA, Deininger MW, Collins R, Tyner J W, Druker B J, Bagby G C, McWeeney S, Agarwal A*. Identification of interleukin-1 by functional screening as a key mediator of cellular expansion and disease progression in acute myeloid leukemia. Cell Reports. 2017, 18(13):3204-18. PMC5437102 - Agarwal A, Bolosky BJ, Wilson DB, Eide CA, Olson SB, Fan G, Druker BJ. Differentiation of leukemic blasts is not completely blocked in acute myeloid leukemia. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2019, 116(49):24593-24599. PMC690050. * Co-corresponding Author- Highlighted in “In This Issue PNAS”. - Bottomly D, Long N, Schultz AR, Kurtz SE, Tognon CE, Johnson K, Abel M, Agarwal A……. et al; Integrative Analysis of Drug Response and Clinical Outcome in Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Cancer Cell 2022, in press (collaborative manuscript)

Operational Leadership - Drive operational performance initiatives. Direct the analysis and create the understanding off key operational and financial outcomes including: ALOS, case mix, ambulatory utilization, cost per case, inpatient volumes etc., to recognize trends, evaluate status, and in concert with physicians make decisions and organize interventions - Provides leadership in the coordination of service line meetings, working with clinical leaders, medical directors and members to develop agendas. - Partners with others to enhance healthcare and, ultimately patient care through interdisciplinary activities, such as education, consultation, management, technological development, or research opportunities - Applies systems theory with an understanding that how parts of a system relate to the overall system - Leads and practices patient/family advocacy and promotes patient-centered decisions and outcomes - Maintains visibility and open communication with the staff and department leadership - Communicates plans and decisions to department staff and other stakeholders - Ensures the care environment supports the provision of safe quality care, and a work place that promotes shared decision-making, accountability, autonomy and engagement - Reflects on own method of decision-making and the role of beliefs, values and inferences to develop leadership and performance capacity - Practices within shared-governance structures to distribute leadership and promote decision-making appropriate level within the governance structure - Celebrates successes and accomplishments Performance Improvement - Develops the service line quality plan in collaboration with Quality Management department and organizational leaders - Oversees all regulatory activity associated with Hospital accreditation and program certifications - Drives clinical performance initiatives. Review, monitor, and analyze monthly and quarterly reports to recognize trends, evaluate status, and in concert with physician co-leaders, makes decisions and organize interventions - Evaluates the practice environment and designs and implements quality improvement strategies to ensure nursing sensitive outcomes meets or exceeds established goals - Evaluates the impact/benefits of system, organizational, nursing, and department initiatives - Supports workflow processes that builds a culture of safety - Uses current research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues Service Line Direction & Strategic Planning - Achieves performance objectives and influences decision making and action through matrix relationships - Under the guidance of OHSU Health Heart and Vascular Service Line executive sponsors, and in collaboration with the Strategy department, Medical and Surgical Directors, partner to define strategic business focus, i.e. growth, maintenance or curtailment of activities as appropriate, using integrated information about customer(s), market(s) and competitors to recognize and recommend initiatives that align with OHSU Strategic Plan - Work with Strategy department and OHSU Health System Partners on strategic vision and operational planning in relationship to cardiovascular programs across the health system - Builds and manages relationships with outside organizations that are beneficial in executing service line business and strategy, including those that add value to OHSU’s reputation at the regional and national level. - Collaborates with other OHSU affiliates and health systems on an as-needed basis to grow and support cardiovascular services within the state and regionally - Partners on the development of tactics to achieve goals and strategies. Direct the execution of tactics to meet or exceed performance objectives of Heart and Vascular Service Line - Recognizes linkages to institutional initiatives and incorporate those implications when solving problems and making decisions - Actively participate in physician recruitment and retention strategies - Identify capital funding required to support strategic initiatives and work with peers to prioritize and approve submissions - Collaborate with outside partners as business and clinical opportunities may arise Financial Management - Evaluates service line leaders’ achievement toward financial performance targets - Develops innovative solutions and applies strategies to obtain appropriate resources for nursing - Promotes activities that inform others about cost, risks, and benefits or care, or of the plan and solution. Professionalism - Promotes translation of theory, scope & standards into practice to exercise autonomy and decision-making authority at the leadership level - Advances practice excellence by communicating a clear and consistent message about the ownership of role and standards -based professional practice - Mentors and supports others to access resources for their professional development - Engages in informal and formal processes of giving and seeking feedback regarding role performance from individuals, professional colleagues, representatives, administrators, and others

The General GI Care Coordinator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team with primary responsibility for direct and indirect professional nursing care of medicine patients that have complex gastrointestinal diseases.  The patients managed by this team are medically complex with functional GI disorders and nutritional deficiencies requiring supplemental nutrition, including total parental nutrition. Other complex and chronic GI diseases, requiring long term, longitudinal care from their gastroenterologist comprise much of this patient population.   - - Responsibilities include the care coordination and case management of individuals in the outpatient clinic. - S/he will provide clinical support services to faculty and APP in the Gastroenterology Division. - The nurse Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive care for patients and will be a key contributor to ensuring that patients are guided through all stages of their treatment at OHSU. This patient population can be labor intensive given their complex diagnoses and multi-disciplinary care. This translates to increasingly complex care coordination. - The nurse coordinator will be the core of a multi-disciplinary patient care team, which includes physicians, APP, RN, MA, and PAS-R support. - The nurse coordinator will have specialized knowledge and skills in complex gastroentestinal disease management. - This position serves as a coordinator for patients undergoing sequenced multidisciplinary treatment, and at times patients who travel from long distances from home. - Responsibilities include but not limited to care coordination, patient assessment, triage, patient education, medication management, discharge and admit planning, and clinical support for the GI clinic faculty providers. - This position will also participation in quality improvement, medical record review and  will follow existing protocols determining appropriate patient scheduling.  - Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities - Requires ability to triage and assess complex patient symptoms/condition - Requires excellent time management skills

Patient Management - Responsible for coordinating and managing all non-medical/nursing aspects of the patient’s care process, to include but not limited to patient communication, Epic InBasket support, paperwork processing and follow- up, scheduling navigation and follow-up, etc.  - Works with the PAS/R staff to schedule tests, diagnostic procedures, and admissions according to protocol, nursing and/or physician request with high level of accuracy. - Help ensure pre-visit services, such as labs, imaging, etc., are completed on time, as ordered, in support of patients’ community hematology oncology appointments, and work with the practice team (i.e. schedulers, managed care coordinators, providers, etc.) to resolve any gaps in pre-visit readiness. - Work with practice schedulers and managed care coordinators to ensure all needed appointments, labs, imaging, procedures, etc. are scheduled and authorized per provider instructions. - Answer phone lines, and screen and deliver all messages in a timely fashion. This involves personally handling non-nursing/medical calls, and making sure that messages the providers and/or nurses receive is accurate and complete. - Responsible for the accurate and timely completion, submission and follow- up of patient paperwork, such as FMLA, DME, questionnaires, etc. - May be responsible for gathering patient information, or relaying patient information, to internal and external stakeholders (i.e. referring providers, referred to departments, patients, interdisciplinary team members, etc.), which requires excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally, and attention to detail and consideration of HIPAA and PHI regulations. Administrative & Clinical Support - Optimize use of provider and nursing time for essential duties by developing new procedures and tracking processes to streamline operations of the practice - Document legibly, concisely, and completely to ensure others can accurately assess the status of patient progress by reviewing said documentation - Answer and respond to calls from a variety of stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional message response - Use established checklists and sign-out procedures appropriately - Process InBasket messages (records requests, labs, imaging, message routing, etc.), demonstrating excellent written communication skills  - Ensure information provided to patients and care team members is accurate and complete - Process incoming/outgoing faxes (labeling, records requests, upload refill requests, etc.) - Manage patient paperwork (questionnaires, FMLA, provider signatures, no- show letters, etc.) - Support inventory management, to include the tracking and stocking of equipment and materials, assisting with ordering supplies, and notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning and repair of equipment is needed. - Setup virtual visits for providers, as needed - Process incoming/outgoing mail for providers and nursing - Use of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook - Other duties as assigned

$3,000 hiring bonus   Surgical Tech's (ST) provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RN's caring for pediatric patients experiencing a surgical intervention/other invasive procedure. The role requires completion of annual clinical competencies, attending staff meetings and educational events during the day, and actively participating in all quality improvement opportunities assigned. The role requires that all policies, procedures, and patient safety initiatives will be followed.   Surgical Techs are an integral part of the team providing surgical care to patients. Must possess expertise in application of surgical technique, human anatomy, and surgical procedures. The ST must also be competent in the implementation of tools and technologies to facilitate safe care of the patient during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The surgical technologist role requires extended periods of standing, lifting heavy instrumentation, and potential exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.   Additional requirement Relief staff for DCH OR include required holidays, weekends and/or variable shifts: - Work twelve (12) weekend/ night shifts per fiscal year, provided work is available and the Relief staff is needed - Work a major holiday each fiscal year, provided work is available and the Relief staff is needed. The holiday requirement will rotate from year to year between the major winter holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and the major summer holidays (Independence Day and Labor Day).    Wage Range: $32.11 - $43.41 per hour

The Registered Nurse assumes primary responsibility as the nurse coordinator of the Neuro-Oncology patients, provides direct and indirect professional nursing care.  The Registered Nurse assesses patients'  needs, develops the plan of care, implements and evaluates nursing care; provides education and consultation to staff, students, patients and the community.  The Registered Nurse identifies patient requirements relative to age-specific needs for infants, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.   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.

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, practitioner, 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 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.

Imaging - Operates multi-slice CT Scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics & Radiation Safety. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic exam using age appropriate communication skills. - Adjusts scanning factors and patient positioning to eliminate or minimize artifacts due to patient habitus, motion, implants, or monitoring equipment.    - Adheres to the ALARA principle while optimizing the exam to obtain the highest image quality with the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient. - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades. - Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross-sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing. Documentation - Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Verifies imaging order and protocol in the patient’s electronic medical record. - Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy. - Labels images completely & accurately 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. - Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity & contraindications to contrast medications used during the imaging exam.  - Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by-case basis.  - Generates a CD or DVD of imaging exams on an as-needed basis. Personal & Patient Care and Safety - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others. - Adheres to all established CMS, OHA, & DNV-GL Regulations, and reports errors or unsafe conditions to management and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Intelligence). - Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment. - Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to management. - Reports injuries to management. - Follows established exam protocol process.

IMAGING - Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment. - Technologists will be trained in all general radiology exams/areas so that they are able to rotate through the department based on workflow needs. - Utilize the VIP transportation system to arrange for patient delivery. - Positions patient for diagnostic radiology exams according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements with a high regard for the safety and care of the patient. - Operates radiology equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates. - Uses computer image processing, as needed to select, process, optimize and archive images to PACS. - Completely tracks exams in the Radiology Information system. - Develops and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis. - Assists with patient transport by moving patients using standard procedures. - Assists in the training of Radiologic Technology Students and adheres to dept. policy on supervision of student technologists.       DOCUMENTATION  - Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Responsible to correctly identify patients by checking their identity per department procedure. - Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination. - Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation. Follows dept policy on the use of anatomical markers. - Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required. - Follows department and hospital procedures and policies. - Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function. PERSONAL & PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards so there is no injury to self or others. - Protects patients and others in the area by using proper machine settings and radiation safety standards. - Practices universal and blood and body fluid precautions, and sterile practices according to procedures. - Communicates and uses knowledge of related anatomy and physiology to insure appropriate and effective care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. - Maintains awareness of patient status and takes appropriate actions to meet their needs. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Reports knowledge of any patient safety concern or occurrence to manager and submit occurrence to the on-line Patient Safety Net (PSN). PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: - Practices professional communications, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance and attitude that leads to physician, patient and co-worker respect and confidence. - Informs and educates patient and/or family of all needed information concerning the exam performed. - Uses professional judgment and presents a professional image of competency to customer and staff. - Handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes. - Takes personal initiative to maintain current in education (journals, books, inservices seminars, etc.) in all areas assigned. EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES: - Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices. Works in a safe manner. - Maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment. - Identifies cost saving measures. - Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. - Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate INITIATIVE: - Self-motivation, takes on projects willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, and contributes new ideas. - Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems. - Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. - Demonstrates awareness of and supports OHSU departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. - Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others. Be familiar with and comply with OHSU and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.   Other duties as assigned

Imaging - Operates multi-slice CT Scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics & Radiation Safety. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic exam using age appropriate communication skills. - Adjusts scanning factors and patient positioning to eliminate or minimize artifacts due to patient habitus, motion, implants, or monitoring equipment. - Adheres to the ALARA principle while optimizing the exam to obtain the highest image quality with the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades. - Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing Documentation - Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Verifies imaging order and protocol in the patient’s electronic medical record. - Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy. - Labels images completely & accurately 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. - Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity & contraindications to contrast medications used during the imaging exam. - Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by-case basis. - Generates a CD or DVD of imaging exams on an as-needed basis. Personal & Patient Care and Safety - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others. - Adheres to all established CMS, OHA, & DNV-GL Regulations, and reports errors or unsafe conditions to management and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Intelligence). - Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff. - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment. - Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to management. - Reports injuries to management. - Follows established exam protocol process. Effective Use of Resources - Assists in scheduling examinations and collaborates with PAS staff in planning patient schedules. - Utilize the Transport Tracking transportation system to arrange for patient delivery, and call for lift team assistance as needed. - Assists with moving or transporting patients if needed. - Participates in clinical research studies. - Participates in teaching technical and clinical skills to radiology students and radiology residents. Environment of Care - Keeps equipment and work areas neat and clean. - Adheres to all Infection Prevention & Control policies and procedures - Maintains adequate par levels of all supplies. - Performs quality control on diagnostic equipment and maintains a logbook for daily entries as needed. - Requests equipment maintenance as needed Professional Behavior - Practices professional communication, appearance, conduct, punctuality, attendance, and attitude that leads to physician, patient, and co-worker respect and confidence. - Demonstrates flexibility with workload with a positive and supportive attitude, and handles stressful situations in ways that promote positive outcomes. - Maintains job-required licensure & continuing education in the fields of Radiology & Healthcare. Compliance - Be familiar and comply with OHSU and Diagnostic Imaging Services policies and procedures Other duties as assigned.

Imaging - Operates multi-slice CT Scanners to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist.  - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics & Radiation Safety. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.  - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic exam using age appropriate communication skills. - Adjusts scanning factors and patient positioning to eliminate or minimize artifacts due to patient habitus, motion, implants, or monitoring equipment.    - Adheres to the ALARA principle while optimizing the exam to obtain the highest image quality with the lowest possible radiation dose to the patient. - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades. - Demonstrates specific normal and abnormal cross sectional anatomy/pathology through the use of scan techniques, reconstructions, and 3D post-processing. Documentation - Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers. - Verifies imaging order and protocol in the patient’s electronic medical record. - Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy. - Labels images completely & accurately 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.  - Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity & contraindications to contrast medications used during the imaging exam.   - Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by-case basis.   - Generates a CD or DVD of imaging exams on an as-needed basis. Personal & Patient Care and Safety - Provides for personal and patient care and safety using professional judgment in accordance with written standards to avoid injury to self and others. - Adheres to all established CMS, OHA, & DNV-GL Regulations, and reports errors or unsafe conditions to management and the OHSU Event Reporting (Patient Safety Intelligence). - Follows universal precautions for blood and body fluids, protecting patients and staff.  - Explains the procedure to the patient to assure clear answers to their questions and concerns to allay any anxiety and assure patient confidence. - Works in a safe manner by maintaining a clean work environment.  - Identifies and reports any issues for ergonomic improvement to management.  - Reports injuries to management.  - Follows established exam protocol process.

Hiring Bonus up to $12,000 and Relocation Package Available.  Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify.   $49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on education and experience   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.  Here are some reasons to be excited about living in Portland:   - The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! We have extraordinary beaches to the West and the wild, scenic, and fun Columbia River Gorge to the East. National forests are everywhere. You can be skiing, beach combing or deep in a forest within a 1-2 hour drive from Portland. - Portland is quirky, independent, fiercely intelligent, intensively livable and totally down to earth:  - It's a great walking and biking city, with plenty of public transportation, a beautiful airport with non-stop flights to loads of international destinations, a population that celebrates the arts, a culture of great food, artisan coffee, and neighborhoods full of shops selling handmade clothes, crafts and furniture. - Take a look at more information about Portland here: https://www.travelportland.com/

- Gathers and/or verifies patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status. Confirms patient eligibility for healthcare coverage and clarifies any managed care arrangements. Obtains authorizations for clinical care, procedures and laboratory studies. Enters all information accurately into OHSU database or into the medical record when necessary. Follows up on pending authorizations until they are obtained. - Provides high quality customer service to both external customers and internal customers that meets or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, exemplary phone etiquette, flexible coverage of internal service needs, and continuous follow through. - Is responsible for all processes involved in checking patients in and out. Responsible for but not limited to scheduling return appointments, scheduling ancillary services as requested by the provider, obtain authorization when necessary. Directs patients to appropriate providers for other health care issues. Completes and routes direct referrals to other clinical services. Contact Primary Care physicians or their designees to obtain authorizations for care as required. Is responsible for managing all of the provider’s template changes, vacations and clinic schedules.  - Takes accurate messages from patients including request for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent healthcare concerns. Delivers such information or requests promptly to the appropriate providers, Nurse Care Manager or their designees. - Schedules new and return patient appointments on line. - Handles correspondence, orders hospital records and x rays; handles correspondence requests; sends appointment reminders or calls patients.

- The clinical director of the division of pediatric orthopedics, and Doernbecher Surgeon-in-Chief will work with you to develop your clinical and operative schedule. Your duties will include inpatient, outpatient and surgical service activities for general orthopedic surgical services at Doernbecher Childrens Hospital, with a specialty focus in your area of interest as agreed with the Department Chair and Doernbecher Surgeon-in-Chief. Experience and interest in all aspect of pediatric orthopedic surgery, with or without an interest in spine is accepted and appreciated. Call: This position will be expected to take call as assigned with other faculty on nights, weekends, and holidays. - Education. As OHSU is a teaching facility, instruction of medical students and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures is required. Teaching assignments will be given from the Director of Education for the Department of Orthopedics. - Research. There are resources available for start-up research and on-going support. - Administration. Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on needs within the Department of Orthopedics and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and areas of expertise and interest. There will be opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on hospital/institutional committees.

- Directs and strategically expands the Library’s engagement with the curricula of OHSU schools, residency programs, and other educational activities. - Leads the Library’s Learning and Information Services team in providing high-quality and user-oriented services to support the discovery, application, and management of information to advance education, research, and clinical excellence. - Supervises and supports the progression of 5.0 FTE of faculty at various career stages and academic ranks. - Assesses and aligns the team structure and distribution of responsibilities to facilitate the success of the Library’s learning and information services and the well-being, engagement, and professional success of team members. - Fosters an inclusive and diverse environment, including in the management of faculty and staff, strategic planning and change management, and pedagogical approaches. - Proactively engages with and applies advances in health sciences librarianship and information literacy instruction and assessment to the library's practices. - Builds relationships with leaders and units in OHSU’s education and clinical missions to inform and grow Library services and outreach. - Acts as an ambassador for the OHSU Library’s Learning and Information Services team and its contributions, including creating and championing data-driven stories about the Library’s impact on institutional and individual success. - Collaborates with team members and managers across the Library to coordinate, assess, and market resources and services. - Represents the Library on institutional committees and ensures multi-directional knowledge sharing. - Serves on the Library Management Team and contributes to creating, evaluating, and advancing new ideas and initiatives. - Participates as a leader in library-wide goal setting, budgeting, policy formation, and decision-making. - Provides reference services and information literacy instruction as needed. - As a faculty member, creates and contributes to scholarship and research; engages in service to institutional, regional, national, and international professional organizations and initiatives.