RN, Neurological Surgery

Job Description

Department Overview

OHSU Neurological Surgery maintains dedicated programs in brain, skull base, and pituitary tumors, spinal surgery, vascular neurosurgery, movement disorders, epilepsy, facial pain, complex spinal and cancer pain, pediatric neurosurgery, craniofacial disorders, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, spasticity, peripheral nerve disorders, and nervous system trauma.

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

Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.

$50K 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

Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid - included in vacation accruals)

Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time

Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)

Tuition Reimbursement

Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function/Duties of Position

The Department of Neurological Surgery provides care to patients of all ages who have experienced neurological symptoms, neuro-trauma, or disorders of the nervous system requiring medical or surgical intervention. Diagnostic groups commonly cared for include: brain tumor, spinal tumor, brain injury, spinal cord injury, vertebral and/or spinal cord abnormalities, hydrocephalus, intracranial hemorrhage, craniovertebral junction abnormalities (CVJ), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke, autoimmune disorders, Parkinson disease, seizures, headaches, episodic disorders, mental status changes, meningitis, encephalopathy, congenital disorders of the skull/spine/nervous system, and neurological problems involving respiratory compromise.

The Registered Nurse will serve as a Patient Care Coordinator with the following priority responsibilities: assessment and triage (including patient record review and monitoring of diagnostic results); risk determination and nursing care plan development; coordination with the medical team and interdisciplinary team members; patient education including engagement in the effective use of their medications; and evaluation of patient progress using population and evidence based approaches.

Department Specific Working Conditions:

Shared and collaborative office space

Use of multi-line phones

Department Specific Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):

Understanding of pathophysiology of the most common neurological disorders with surgical treatment options and the patient medical and nursing risks associated with neurosurgical treatment.

Documenting in accordance with billing requirements.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to coordinate care of patients in an ambulatory neurosurgery setting

Implementation of procedures and protocols for telephone triage and advice

Knowledge (medical) of and application of evidence based practices for pituitary disorders (Cushing's, acromegaly, growth hormone deficiency, pituitary-related tumors, etc.)

Implementation of drug stimulation testing

Additional Details

Length of Orientation - New Graduate Nurse

External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.

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.

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