Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital
Portland, OR
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Sign-On Bonus

RN Spine Coordinator

Department Overview OHSU Spine Center provides care to patients who have experienced back and neck pain requiring medical or surgical intervention. Diagnostic groups commonly cared for include: general back and neck pain, spinal arthritis, spondylosis, spinal cysts, spinal syrinx, spinal tumor, disc degeneration, herniated disc, myelopathy, radiculopathy, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal fractures, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. This position also comes with great benefits! Some 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 public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) * Tuition Reimbursement * Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Function/Duties of Position $52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience. 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 [O'Rourke 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. Required Qualifications 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 * Internal ONA applicants: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred * Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License * BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) * BLS must not expire during orientation * Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Department Specific Requirements:The RN Spine Coordinator will provide telephone and face to face nursing care using the nursing process while supporting the treatment management and clinical support to the Spine Center Interdisciplinary team. This position will be responsible for care coordination which includes but not limited to, medical record review, assist with monitoring diagnostic results and patient care progress. * 2 years or more recent experience working with spinal conditions, preferred• Experience working in ambulatory neurosurgery or orthopedic practice, preferred• Experience working with ambulatory telephone triage, preferred• Ambulatory nursing certification from a professional nursing organization, preferredClinical Skills and Duties: • Review daily appointment report to anticipate healthcare needs of patients • Triage walk ins• Wound care• Suture removal • Staple removal• Perform pre- and post-operative calls as needed Preferred Qualifications Accountability:• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care of patients in the patient record (EMR).• Assure proper transfer of patient care and coverage of duties when leaving the clinic.• Initiate appropriate interactions with patients, providers and other staff regarding any relevant patient care or operational issues.Meetings: • Attend and participate in relevant departmental, clinic, nursing, and patient care meetings.• Assist and actively participate in the ongoing improvement of the clinic.Policies and Procedures:• Implement agreed upon changes in function, policies and procedures.• Establish appropriate patient/clinic flow priorities and follow through to completion.• Participate in the formation, development, implementation, and evaluation of health care plans for patients.• Other duties/projects which are assigned by supervisor and/or Lead Nurse are to be followed through to completion. All are welcome Oregon 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 [email protected].