RN, CHH Perianethesia

Company: Oregon Health & Science University
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Department OverviewThis position plays a vital role in assuming primary responsibility for and provides direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients in the Ambulatory Recovery, Pre-operation and Post-operation areas of Oregon Health & Sciences University. Ambulatory Surgery Department at the Center for Health and Healing and Multnomah Pavilion. The Perioperative Services use a primary practice model of care, Primary practice, pre-operative, phase I and II recovery and electroconvulive therapy (ECT).Function/Duties of PositionThe Registered Nurse (RN) assesses patient's needs, develops the plan of care, implements and evaluates nursing care, provides education and consultation of staff, students, patients and the community. The CHH Perianesthesia Unit is a department within Perioperative Services within the Nursing Division. There are 15 Operating room within the surgical department, as well as a GI Unit and Minor Procedure Unit. The daily average volume of patient procedures performed ranges between 30-70 patients in all areas, Monday through Friday. The mission of the department is to provide exemplary, cost-effective care to the procedural and surgical patient, and to serve as a role model for patient care in the Pacific Northwest. This position requires working/floating within the perioperative services units.Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years of recent experience as RN in a critical care setting is required (ER,ICU,CCU or PACU)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in nursing awarded from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), accreditation Commision for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commision for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)
• Associate Degree, Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
• ACLS & BLS certifications awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to start date
• Constant exposure to usual hospital environment conditions
• Possible exposure to body substance
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, stand push and walk throughout the shift
• Must be able to respond within 45 minutes of being called when assuming call responsibilities.Preferred QualificationsCurrent RN experience in an ambulatory procedure Pre-opand Phase I and II recovery.All are welcomeOregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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