Oregon Health and Science University

RN, Urology

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required
  • BSN or ADN from an accredited nursing program
  • Associate degree nurses must enroll in a BSN program within 3 years
  • Current Oregon and Washington RN licenses
  • BLS certification from AHA needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive urologic services including catheterizations and specimen collections
  • Conduct various biopsies and urologic procedures
  • Administer medications like BCG and Lupron
  • Perform patient assessments and assist with diagnostic tests
  • Educate patients and families about urological health and procedures

Benefits

  • 100% health care coverage for full-time employees
  • $50K term life insurance at no cost to employee
  • Two above market pension plans
  • 192 to 288 hours of vacation based on service
  • Substantial public transportation discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Innovative Employee Assistance Program with wellness resources
Full Job Description
Department Overview

The Department of Urology at OHSU is committed to providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art care for adult urology patients. Our physicians are recognized leaders in their fields, have advanced fellowship training in urological subspecialties, and are expert, high-volume surgeons. We consider it a privilege to be able to offer urologic care to our patients and continually strive to provide it with a personalized, patient-centered and compassionate focus. This position is in the Adult Urology clinic at Adventist Health Portland.

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 practice specializes in providing urologic care for adults. Services include catheterizations, specimen collections, prostate/testicular biopsies, cystoscopies, cystograms, lupograms, retro urethrograms, calypso beacon, gold seed placements, urodynamics, vasectomies, stent exchanges/removals/placements, voiding trials, medication administration (BCG, Lupron, Trimix, Xiaflex, testosterone pellets, Botox), Foley placement, catheter irrigations, and dilations.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing
  • 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
  • Current, unencumbered Washington RN 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

  • Experience with telephone triage
  • Experience in an ambulatory clinic setting
  • National certification in a relevant nursing specialty
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in a variety of collaborative settings
  • Demonstrated experience in patient and family education, including development of teaching materials
  • Previous experience working with patients with implanted cardiac devices and other advanced cardiac therapies
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Current competency with EPIC EMR


Additional Details

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.

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