Department Overview

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South Operating Room (SOR) is a large 25-bed OR primarily an adult inpatient operating room with a small volume of outpatient procedures including: Cardiac/ Thoracic, General Surgery/Minimally Invasive/ Colorectal/Bariatric, Gynecology, Oral Maxillofacial, Neuro/neuro spine, Orthopedic/orthopedic spine, Otolaryngology, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, Vascular, Robotic (Urology/GYN/Oral), and Trauma. Surgical procedures on infants and children less than 18 years of age are also performed if the procedure requires specialized equipment found only at this location.

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This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

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• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
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• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
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• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
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• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
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• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
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• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)
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• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
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• Tuition Reimbursement
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• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources
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Function/Duties of Position

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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. 

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OHSU cares for acutely and critically ill patients in our Operating Room. We provide the latest evidence-based care and have a reputation for effective teamwork. Operating Room nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and engage in dependent scope of practice decision making with the team. Operating Room nurses also provide patient and family-centered care for the full spectrum of illnesses.

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Required Qualifications

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• Associate or 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)
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• BSN preferred
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• Associate Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire.
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• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
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• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
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• BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
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• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
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Additional Details

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Length of Orientation – New Graduate Nurse

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• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
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• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Residency Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for about 10-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
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• TTP Program Residency Learning Pathway details and dates:
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Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

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• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
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• 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.
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• TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates:
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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