Registered Nurse (CEI SSU)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-39035
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Casey Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology
Posting Salary Range: $55.24-$92.02/hour, depending on education and experience.
Posting FTE: 0.75
Posting Schedule: Monday through Friday, Variable Days, with some on-call.
Posting Hours: 0645-1715; 10 hour shifts.
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

This is a full-time (0.75 FTE) clinical registered nurse (RN) position at the Casey Eye Institute. Preoperative and postoperative care to all patient populations going to and from CEI OR. This includes neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients requiring ophthalmic care encompassing routine to complex diagnoses. Patient care is provided for both in and out patients on a scheduled as well as emergent basis. 98% of the patients are cared for on an outpatient basis with the remaining 2% being in hospital patients. Regional referral and covers majority of emergency cases especially for retina service.

Function/Duties of Position

Provide preoperative and postoperative care to all patient populations going to CEI OR. This includes neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients requiring ophthalmic care encompassing routine to complex diagnoses. Patient care is provided for both in and out patients on a scheduled as well as emergent basis. 98% of the patients are cared for on an outpatient basis with the remaining 2% being in hospital patients. Regional referral and covers majority of emergency cases especially for retina service. Preoperative and postoperative care to all patient populations going to CEI OR.

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 transferer [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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate Degree of Nursing awarded 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).

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing for external hires required within 5 years of hire (candidate must be admitted to BSN program within 3 years of hire).

Experience:

• Greater than or equal to six months experience as an RN.
• Successful completion of the TTP program necessitates attendance during all learning activities.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
• Current BLS issued by American Heart Association or the Military Training Network required at time of hire
• Current ACLS issued by AHA required at time of hire
• Current PALS certification issued by AHA required at time of hire

Department-Specific Requirements:

• OR experience preferred
• 1-2 years of nursing experience required
• BLS required
• Oregon RN license required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Team building and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask and manage workflows with frequent interruptions and changes.
• Ability to work independently and to serve as a positive and professional role model.
• Must have demonstrated record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance in past and present.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred to internal candidates.
• More than 2 years current PACU or Critical Care /ED experience or in an ambulatory surgical setting
• Cross trained to intra-operative role.
• Experience in an Ophthalmology surgical setting
• CPAN, CAPA, or any applicable nursing specialty certifications.