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RN, Adult Operating Room

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Posted Sep 10 · Not open to new grads

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Role

Orientation
Transition-to-practice program
Term
Permanent
Accepts
RN
Experience
2+ years

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Pay

About this role

Department Overview

South Operating Room (SOR) is a Level 1 Trauma Operating Room (OR) and is the main OR at OHSU. It is a large, primarily adult inpatient OR with 25 suites.

Function/Duties of Position

The primary service lines include but are not limited to: Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal, Bariatric, Gynecology, Oral Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery, Spine, Orthopedic, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, Vascular, Gender Affirmation, and Trauma. SOR provides intraoperative care and surgical services for populations ranging from early adolescent to geriatric populations with occasional pediatric patients. This includes care across the acuity spectrum from elective to emergency surgery.

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This surgical location supports approximately 14,000 cases annually or 50 cases per day Monday through Friday and 16 cases per day, on both Saturday and Sunday. SOR is open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and has an elective schedule 7 days per week in addition to supporting acute urgent and emergent care.

Required Qualifications

2 years RN experience in an Adult Operating Room, OR 180+ clinical hours in an Adult Operating Room, OR 2-years experience as a Surgical Technologist in an Adult Operating Room BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date. ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date. Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License BLS from AHA required.

New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Additional Details

Length of Orientation

Experienced Nurse External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days- 26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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Required Qualifications 2 years RN experience in an Adult Operating Room, OR 180+ clinical hours in an Adult Operating Room, OR 2-years experience as a Surgical Tech· from this posting

Requirements

  • 2 years RN experience in an Adult Operating Room, OR 180+ clinical hours in an Adult Operating Room, OR 2-years experience as a Surgical Technologist in an Adult Operating Room
  • BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
  • ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
  • Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
  • Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
  • BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
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  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
  • Additional Details
  • Length of Orientation
  • Experienced Nurse
  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days- 26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
  • Why apply to OHSU?
  • We are Oregon's only public academic health center.
  • In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
  • All are welcome.
  • OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
  • To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

How this role fits you

About the employer

Oregon Health & Science University

OHSU combines patient care, research and health-professional training across hospitals and clinics in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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