Searching for either a Research Associate -OR- Senior Research Associate to join a laboratory that is studying the central nervous system mechanisms of involuntary weight loss and wasting (cachexia) during the development of cancer.  The project involves the use of in vitro and murine models to understand the impact of peripheral cancers on autonomic nervous system function in the periphery. This project also has an associated clinical trial that will provide samples and data to confirm the basic hypotheses generated in the preclinical work. This NIH-funded study will define mechanisms of autonomic nervous system plasticity in the setting of chronic stress and inflammation, and will test novel therapeutics to address this debilitating condition.  

Generous Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available. This unit is hiring Associate's prepared nurses! BSN program must be started within 3 years of hire and completed within 5 years. OHSU has outstanding education reimbursement programs that will drastically cut education expenses.   This position comes with amazing benefits. Highlights include: - Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. - $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, prorated for part-time - Sick Leave- 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time - Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid) - Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts - Tuition Reimbursement - Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)     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.   To access the RN Role Description and Department Specific Requirement Addendums go to the TTP Program webpage:  https://www.ohsu.edu/nursing-careers/transition-practice-ttp-program   Additional information on participating departments can be found on this webpage

Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package Available   - Part time:  12 hour shifts, every third weekend; Wk 1: M, Su; Wk 2: F, Sa; Wk 3 W, Su; Repeat. Nights; 7pm - 7:30 am* *Start times and days may vary if operational needs change   The ED is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and coordinating interventions and consultations. Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&C’s, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries.  Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity.   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. - Provide continuing care and monitoring of ED patients who present with psychiatric emergencies. - Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on each patient’s plan of care. - Create and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

This position is under the direct supervision of the chair of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences , Laura Iwasaki.   Primary responsibilities include didactic, pre-clinical, and clinical teaching at pre- and post-doctoral levels. Other activities may include academic program advising, specific and general scholarly projects, professionally related public service, departmental and institutional administrative activities, student support service activities, course and curriculum planning, and research and development.  

Postdoctoral positions are available for a newly NIAAA-funded study in the Division of Neuroscience at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at the Oregon Health & Sciences University. This project is a collaboration between the laboratories of Drs. Chris Kroenke, Elinor Sullivan, and Verginia Cuzon Carlson. Together, our group is studying the effects of prenatal ethanol exposure in a non-human primate model of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The experiments proposed include magnetic resonance imaging, ex vivo slice electrophysiology, and primate behavior including the assessment of normative behavior, cognition and emotional regulation.  Responsibilities will include assisting at multiple phases of the study, including data collection, data analysis, and results dissemination by publications and presentations at national meetings.  Candidates with expertise or prior experience in one of the following areas (and a strong desire to develop additional skills in at least one additional area) are especially encouraged to apply: behavioral models of learning and motivation, models of alcohol use disorder, developmental neuroscience, ex vivo slice electrophysiology, neuroimaging data and/or computational neuroscience.

The Senior Research Assistant will support the ongoing studies in pregnant and neonatal nonhuman primates (NHPs) and other animal models, including models of intra-uterine infection, preterm labor and perinatal brain injury. This position requires a hardworking, dedicated individual who can work independently and be responsible for the management of NHP experiments, laboratory inventory and supervision of other lab members and trainees/students. Knowledge of reproductive science, neuroscience and/or microbiological techniques is highly desirable. The duties of this position will include, coordination and scheduling of NHP studies, working directly with pregnant and neonatal NHPs, laboratory-based experiments and other duties as required. NHP work will involve sedation and monitoring, observations, sample collection, behavioral testing and tissue collection at necropsies. In addition, this role includes research support and management of the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery as it relates to current and new animal experiments/models. A dedication to high-levels of animal care and welfare is required. Laboratory work will include experimental setup and analysis of biological samples by microbiological culture techniques, bacterial inoculation, dilution, standardization, PCR and identification of bacterial growth in culture, in addition to molecular and immunohistochemical analyses and routine laboratory duties such as ordering, solution preparation, data entry/reporting, statistical analysis and troubleshooting/problem-solving in order to complete experimental aims.

- Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): This clinician will provide a broad spectrum of general gynecologic care and/or  obstetric care, including annual exams and prenatal care. Travel to other clinical facilities around the Portland area may be required. - Scholarly Activities (research/writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Like all OHSU faculty members, advanced practice providers are expected to have some scholarly activity, this may be limited to educating learners as outlined below, but may also include research, and other grant supported work or academic papers and presentations in disciplines related to their field of expertise. APP faculty members are sometimes called upon to partner with other providers and members of the department or division research support staff in research activity. APP faculty members are expected to participate in clinical research as needed, often with the help of trained research support staff and senior faculty principal investigators. - Education (include types of teaching and types of student taught): This position provides clinical education to fellows, residents, and medical students participating in Obstetrics and Gynecology rotations. This position may also help with clinical teaching of nurse and APP trainees. As part of the multidisciplinary team charged with educating learners in the outpatient clinic environment, this position would be expected to provide feedback and evaluation, both formally and informally, of learners working in obstetrics and gynecology. - Administrative Activities: As an OHSU faculty member this position would be required to participate in faculty meetings at the division and department level. All faculty members are expected to aid the division head and department chair in providing direction to the division and the department both on a day to day basis and as part of ongoing strategic planning and strategic planning. - Other Activities: APP faculty members may be called upon to serve on OHSU committees and in other activities as directed by the department chair or division head in furtherance of division, department, or OHSU goals and objectives.

The Cuzon Carlson Lab at the Oregon National Primate Research Center is recruiting for a Research Assistant to provide support for a newly funded study involving behavioral protocols using non-human primate and rodent subjects.  These studies involve training animals in alcohol self-administration, working with computer databases and programs, and cognitive tasks using food and visual reinforcement. The Cuzon Carlson Lab is located on West Campus in Beaverton and the position does require occasional weekend work, evening work, and holidays.

Customer Service - Provide high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, referring providers, insurance carriers) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers, staff) that meets or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, face-to-face customer contact skills, crisis management, standard complaint processing, flexible coverage of internal and external service needs, and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills. Document accurately telephone calls from patients regarding requests for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent health care concerns.    Schedule patient appointments– The PAS also work in the Call Center within the CWH. In the Call Center, the PAS answers the incoming phone calls. They are scheduling appointments, sending in-basket and Telephone encounters to Nurse and Providers via the Epic system. They also will arrange patient transportation through OHSU's VIP transportation systems when necessary and accommodate other special needs whenever possible (Language interpreters, Hearing impaired Interpreters, etc.). The PAS are also involved in obtaining prior medical records and images if appropriate. If needed, they follow-up and track requests for outside records.   Check patients in - When the patient arrives for their appointment, the PAS greets the patients and confirm that an appointment has been kept. They will inspect insurance cards and/or authorization notices. Identify and collect deductible payments, co-payments, and deposits on services; provide receipts and complete necessary accounting procedures. Explain and satisfy any necessary patient signature requirements .verifies the demographics, Insurance, and appointment time.  The PAS will also have the patient sign needed paperwork, and check the patient into the Epic Cadence system. The PAS may need to talk with the patient about Research Studies happening in the CWH, among other general information the patient may need. The PAS is also communicating with the Clinical Staff so they can communicate if Providers are running late, or need something additional from the patient. 

Customer Service - Provide high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, referring providers, insurance carriers) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers, staff) that meets or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, face-to-face customer contact skills, crisis management, standard complaint processing, flexible coverage of internal and external service needs, and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills. Document accurately telephone calls from patients regarding requests for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent health care concerns.    Schedule patient appointments– The PAS also work in the Call Center within the CWH. In the Call Center, the PAS answers the incoming phone calls.  They are scheduling appointments, sending in-basket and Telephone encounters to Nurse and Providers via the Epic system.  They also will arrange patient transportation through OHSU's VIP transportation systems when necessary and accommodate other special needs whenever possible (Language interpreters, Hearing impaired Interpreters, etc.). The PAS are also involved in obtaining prior medical records and images if appropriate. If needed, they follow-up and track requests for outside records.   Check patients in - When the patient arrives for their appointment, the PAS greets the patients and confirm that an appointment has been kept. They will inspect insurance cards and/or authorization notices. Identify and collect deductible payments, co-payments, and deposits on services; provide receipts and complete necessary accounting procedures.  Explain and satisfy any necessary patient signature requirements .verifies the demographics, Insurance, and appointment time.  The PAS will also have the patient sign needed paperwork, and check the patient into the Epic Cadence system. The PAS may need to talk with the patient about Research Studies happening in the CWH, among other general information the patient may need. The PAS is also communicating with the Clinical Staff so they can communicate if Providers are running late, or need something additional from the patient. 

- Assist faculty and staff in administrative office tasks - One-on-one or small group tutoring for specific classes

Providing clinical care to Glaucoma patients of the University Hospital and Clinics and affiliated hospitals and clinics; engaging in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups as approved by Department Chair; providing staffing to residents seeing Glaucoma and General Ophthalmology patients; teaching residents and house staff about pediatric diseases and issues; performing research relevant to pediatric ophthalmology. 

- Preforming laboratory research; Conducting experiments; Collecting, analyzing, and quantifying data; Assisting in planning and designing standard research operations. - Preparation of grant applications and manuscripts for publication. - Attending and presenting research at lab meetings, seminars and conferences.

This position is under the supervision of the Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry.   The School of Dentistry at the Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Specific responsibilities will focus on teaching at the pre-doctoral level. The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.   The duties of this position include: participation in the clinic and didactic education of the dental students as assigned by the Curriculum Committee and the Chair. Desired: Demonstrated skill in teaching dentistry at the university level, experience teaching at the preclinical level, and experience teaching and providing care in a clinic environment. Professional development in education and skills is expected by participating in study club activities and attending continuing education courses. Participation in scholarly activities is expected, with up to one day per week available. Collaboration in research opportunities is encouraged.  Up to one day per week may be  available for participation in direct patient care.    Compensation within the salary range is based on years of academic experience. Salary ranges for the positions are as follows: - Asst Prof: $108,301 - $138,968, Annually - Assoc Prof: $129,640 - $166,952, Annually  

Up to $12,000 Hiring Bonus. Up to $8000 in Relocation also Available. Night Differential Pay! Free parking at night!   If you would like to learn more, please reach out to the hiring manager, Kimberly at paiement@ohsu.edu . She is very personable and would love to talk with you!     OHSU cares for acutely ill patients in our Medical, Surgical, and Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Units.  We provide the latest evidence-based treatment and have a reputation for effective teamwork.  Acute care nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making. Acute care nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.   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.      

Clinical Responsibilities: (Note that some job duties may differ, depending on candidate qualifications.) - Perform a wide range of image-guided procedures including, but not limited to, US-guided paracentesis, thoracentesis, thyroid and superficial fine needle aspiration biopsies, fluoroscopic hysterosalpingogram, ultrasound-sonohysterogram, contrast enhanced ultrasound, CT procedures, MRI-guided prostate biopsy. - Perform and interpret a range of procedures including, but not limited to, GI fluoroscopy procedures (esophagram, upper GI, feeding tube manipulation, contrast enema, cystogram, fistulogram). - Dictate preliminary radiologic findings and review images with supervising radiologists. - Supervise moderate sedation administered by radiology RNs and oversee mild sedation/anxiolytics when needed. - Supervise procedure-related recovery and respond to complications, coordinating clinical care, consultation, admission or ED-transfer. - Help manage preprocedural medical issues in coordination with radiology RNs and consultation with radiologists such as anticoagulation, antibiotics, allergies, etc. - Work closely with Xray, US, CT, MRI radiology lead techs and managers to implement process improvement. - Communicate with attending physicians regarding a patient's condition, treatment plans, and urgent medical needs. - Communicate with patients and family regarding their imaging findings. Review imaging as appropriate with patients. - Adhere to best practice protocols and OHSU specific policies. - Obtain training and education on safe use of fluoroscopy and radiation safety precautions, and medical staff credentialing approval for signing orders. Education: - Collaborate with radiology team members to establish or revise clinical pathways and patient education materials. - Work with clinic and hospital staff to optimize order sets, patient instructions, and other infrastructure that supports patient care. Quality and Research: - Promote use of appropriate research findings in practice to exceed the standards of care. - Work with the physician leadership, nurse managers, nursing staff and social workers to prevent and/or respond to patient complaints. - Effectively manage clinic resources.

This position will support a multi-team effort to utilize cutting edge molecular biology and sequencing-based methods to study the immune response to a range of human pathogens, including single-cell RNA-seq. This is primarily a wet-lab position; however, there is the opportunity for interested individuals to participate in data analysis. The individual should have experience in chemistry and/or cell biology and immunology techniques including basic molecular biology and cell culture. The individual will only require occasional supervision and will work independently to support the larger team effort. The person will work with senior staff, and may be responsible for training junior staff.

Under the direction the head of the Behavioral Services Unit (BSU), the BSU Manager will oversee the operation and continuous improvement of the ONPRC behavioral management program, including the social management of nonhuman primates, psychological enrichment, animal training, and behavioral interventions.  This individual will supervise and organize the daily duties and workload allocation of BSU staff to ensure that they follow appropriate protocols and achieve the goals of the enrichment program in a productive way; oversee and coordinate BSU support staff, including responsibility for hiring, disciplinary actions (up to and including termination of employment), and other general management of personnel issues; identify problems with program implementation and develop recommended solutions for animals in ABSL-2, ABSL-2+, and ABSL-3 environments; ensure that USDA, AAALAC, and institutional standards and other regulatory requirements are maintained and service integrity is preserved; provide written reports which contribute to the efficient functioning of the BSU program through collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and knowledge of the goals of the BSU program; provide orientation and training of BSU and ARRS staff, and develop appropriate content for training modules; assist in scientific studies examining best ways to manage behavioral needs of ONPRC NHPs; act as primary behavior support staff in ABSL-3 areas.

The Oracle Business Analyst will apply knowledge and best practices to assist end users with production support and the development of enhancements for Oracle Release 12 eBusiness suite HCM and Kronos applications. This position will: - Understand general HR business processes and HCM and Kronos applications to help drive recommendations for process improvements. - Assist and/or develop test cases and scripts and thoroughly test fixes, enhancements, and patches prior to release into user testing. Document and communicate preliminary testing results. - Translate technical specifications and requirements into informative, user-friendly test plans for end-user acceptance testing. - Work with assigned departments to document user-friendly testing of system/interface requirements, make design recommendations to meet quality assurance requirements and project schedule. - Monitor information technology output for quality, accuracy, and timeliness. - With support from a Senior Oracle Business Analyst or Senior Oracle Developer: - - Troubleshoot production issues and provide end user support via the telephone and email - Provide analytical support for customers by evaluating and documenting requirements and reviewing and tracking projects.

The Women’s and Children’s Services Grants and Contract Manager (GM) is part of a Sponsored Project Administration & Finance Shared Service team (SAT). SAT groups provide support to a combination of departments and institutes within OHSU. The SAT groups provide comprehensive sponsored project administrative and financial management for the primary appointed faculty’s grants, contracts, clinical trials and sponsored project programs. The GM oversees and leads the SAT Pre-award subgroup. The Pre-award group is responsible for managing all aspects of both individual investigator and large scale collaborative grants. Responsibilities of the group will include investigator education in the pre-award process; analysis and understanding of sponsor requirements and PI eligibility for new programs/applications, institutional, and award policies with regards to pre-award processes; preparation and scientific review facilitation of grant applications; multiple laws and University policies; contract negotiation, execution, and terms and conditions management; award negotiation, receipt, and processing; and pre-award correspondence and follow-up, and post-award amendments and negotiation.