RN, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Clinical Translational Research Center, EXPERIENCED , FT, Days
Company: OHSU
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Department Overview
The unit's dual mission is primarily focused towards providing
robust nursing services for inpatient acute care epilepsy
diagnostic monitoring (EMU) and non-acute care inpatient/outpatient
clinical translational research (CTRC) services. In addition 10D
also serves as an overflow unit for various hospital acute care
patients.
We take pride in providing outstanding participant & patient/family
centered care in a collegial dual mission ambulatory and acute care
setting where attention to detail, quality provision of care, and
patient experience is our expertise and focus
Patient population will include but is not limited to:
* Epilepsy patients: Nursing care for patients for patients with
seizure disorders admitted for epilepsy monitoring and surgical
diagnostic intervention. Care is based on the EMU NPEOC.
* Other acute care patients: Nursing care for patients medical and
surgical adult patients, age 18 and older. Care is based on the
Inpatient Adult Acute Care NPEOC.
* Research Participants: Nursing care for volunteers participating
in research protocols based on specific protocol requirements. All
activities are carried out in accordance with established research
protocols, the CTRC Nurse Practice Expectations of Care (NPEOC) for
pediatrics and adults, and in compliance with all applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and OHSU procedural requirements. Pediatrics
are only seen in the outpatient/ambulatory environment
Majority of patient care on night shift is EMU and other acute care
patients. The inpatient environment comprises 8 inpatient beds. The
research ambulatory/outpatient environment comprises 4 infusion
chairs and 5 clinic exam rooms. Nurses on 10D are oriented first in
the acute care setting followed by orientation into the research
setting.
* This role is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with
the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA).
* This TTP AIE Track is hiring for multiple positions. The
positions will be distributed based on the current amount of
knowledge and skills of the other nurses in the
unit/departments.
* FTE: 0.9, Full Time
* Shift: Dayshift
* Shift Length: 12 Hours
* Start and Stop Times: 0700-1930
* Weekend Obligation: Unit based approved guidelines
* Floating Obligation: Within 6 months per unit recommendation
* Salary: Hourly rate based on ONA contract
* Leave: Successful completion of the TTP program necessitates
attendance during all learning activities.
* External Candidates: Vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests (not
related to an organizational policy) up to 10-weeks from the start
date are not permitted. All other vacation, paid or unpaid leave
requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between ONA and OHSU.
* Internal Nurse Candidates: All vacation, paid or unpaid leave
requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between ONA and OHSU. Pre-scheduled vacations or leave
plans must be disclosed prior to consideration for hire to
determine the start date.
Function/Duties of Position
Now accepting ADN applications! Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package
Available.
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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements for all Nurses:
* Review the RN Role Description on the TTP Program webpage.
* Baccalaureate degree in Nursing for external hires; Baccalaureate
degree preferred to internal candidates.
* Baccalaureate degree in Nursing awarded 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) by 30 days before the start
date.
* Current unencumbered Oregon RN license by 1 week before the start
date.
* Current BLS certification awarded by the American Heart
Association (AHA) or Military Training Network branch of AHA by the
start date.
Department Specific Requirements:
* Review the Department Specific Requirements on the TTP Program
webpage.
* 2 years of current nursing experience in adult acute care, adult
intermediate care, and/or emergency department observation.
* BLS must not expire during the TTP Program.
* A minimum score of 11/18 on the OHSU Nurse Interview Evaluation
Tool.
Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Individualized Orientation
Schedule of 3-10 weeks:
* Group-based, self-directed, and preceptorship hours are
integrated weekly for up to 40 hours per week. The learning
environments are a mix of in-person and teleworking.
* Group-based, self-directed, and preceptorship shifts are
integrated weekly for up to 40 hours per week.
* Group-based hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1700 (8-hour blocks) or
1500-1900 (4-hour blocks).
* Self-directed hours: Monday-Sunday all-hours up to 8-hours a
week.
* Preceptorship hours: Assigned based on preceptor team schedules
during Monday-Sunday 0700-1930, or 1900-0730.
Transition to hired shift may be delayed for a temporary
reassignment due to individual development needs and skill mix of
the employees on the unit or the hires shift at any given time.
Preferred Qualifications
10D EMU (adult 5 inpatient bed) is the only acute care unit within
Oregon State designed to provide comprehensive epilepsy assessment
and monitoring. There are approximately 40 level 4 EMU's in the
United States. Comprehensive EMU monitoring may include complex
diagnostic &/or treatment procedures (nuclear medicine
administration, provoking GTC's, & neurosurgery). In addition,
psychogenic non-epileptic seizures are admitted to see how their
events manifest in a safe environment.
10D CTRC (adult 3 inpatient bed and adult/pediatric 4 infusion
chairs, 6 clinic exam rooms) is one of the essential areas at OHSU
to support human subject's research at OHSU. There are
approximately 61 NIH (NCATS) grant funded centers in the United
States. CTRC nursing services may include support for the following
(but not limited to) simple/complex infusions, frequent nursing
assessments/monitoring, nuclear medicine, oncology, metabolic
function, transplants, health prevention, mobility, immunizations,
circadian rhythm, glucose clamp, pharmacokinetics, phlebotomy,
EKG's, moderate sedation, and lab specimen collection/processing.
The CTRC research kitchen and lab are also physically located on
10D.
* Bonus Disclaimer: current OHSU, Adventist and Hillsboro Medical
Center employees are not eligible
Additional Details
10D EMU (adult 5 inpatient bed) is the only acute care unit within
Oregon State designed to provide comprehensive epilepsy assessment
and monitoring. There are approximately 40 level 4 EMU's in the
United States. Comprehensive EMU monitoring may include complex
diagnostic &/or treatment procedures (nuclear medicine
administration, provoking GTC's, & neurosurgery). In addition,
psychogenic non-epileptic seizures are admitted to see how their
events manifest in a safe environment.
10D CTRC (adult 3 inpatient bed and adult/pediatric 4 infusion
chairs, 6 clinic exam rooms) is one of the essential areas at OHSU
to support human subject's research at OHSU. There are
approximately 61 NIH (NCATS) grant funded centers in the United
States. CTRC nursing services may include support for the following
(but not limited to) simple/complex infusions, frequent nursing
assessments/monitoring, nuclear medicine, oncology, metabolic
function, transplants, health prevention, mobility, immunizations,
circadian rhythm, glucose clamp, pharmacokinetics, phlebotomy,
EKG's, moderate sedation, and lab specimen collection/processing.
The CTRC research kitchen and lab are also physically located on
10D.
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