Department OverviewOHSU Mother Baby Unit (MBU) nurses provide high-quality, innovative, compassionate, and family-centered care to patients and their families. The Mother Baby Unit is a 27-bed unit that provides postpartum, antepartum, and gynecologic nursing care for low- and high-risk populations.
Function/Duties of PositionIntermediate care is provided to patients with complications and generally utilizes a 2 patient: 1 RN ratio care.
Patient assignments are determined based on acuity and staffing needs, with a commitment to the patients and families. Through evidence-based practice and collaboration, we strive to promote positive outcomes and exceptional experiences for patients and families.
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
- NRP within 90 days of hire.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications- 1 year postpartum RN experience in a high-acuity care setting
- Maternal Newborn, Inpatient Obstetric or other applicable specialty certification
Additional DetailsLength 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.
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
