RN, Wound, Ostomy and Continence in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

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, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble 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 RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

• Greater than 6 Months experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current unencumbered Oregon State RN License at time of hire
• Nursing degree from an accredited program
• Associates Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• 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 accomodation

• Current Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN®) certification OR obtained within 18 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Minimum one (1) year of specialized experience in wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nursing, including management of complex wounds, fistulas, and ostomy-related complications
• Demonstrated experience providing consultative support and advancing practice in WOC care, including complex case management, pressure injury prevention, and evidence-based product selection

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 6-16 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

3 positions available