RN, Emergency Services Acute Care

Department Overview

The Emergency Services Acute Care Unit (ACU) in the Emergency Department consists of beds located within the Adult Acute Emergency Department, Emergency Observation Departments or other overflow setting. The ACU staff work as part of an interdisciplinary care team to provide individualized family centered care for adult patients that are determined to need ongoing monitoring and care under the med-surg inpatient criteria. These patients are awaiting inpatient bed assignments, being cared for by the inpatient provider teams.     The RN is responsible for assessing and providing direct patient care, delegating appropriate care to the ED Technician and/or Certified Nursing Assistant staff, and working collaboratively with the inpatient providers. The RN provides care consistent with evidence based practices.  Nurses are responsible for participating in continuous improvements in our unit to increase the value of care we provide our patients.  In the shared governance system, the RN is also responsible for helping grow the nursing profession and guiding the future direction of the unit.

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

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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

OHSU cares for patients of varying acuity and intensity.  A successful candidate will be able to practice independently and will engage in effective teamwork.  Acute Care Unit (ACU) nurses understand the importance of their independent scope of practice and participate in the dependent scope of practice decision making with the provider team. 

Common patient populations include:

• Cellulitus, long term antibiotics
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Diabetes
• COPD exacerbation
• Chest pain
• Cystic Fibrosis
• COVID or COVID rule out

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.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year med-surg or ED Observation unit RN experience
• BSN or ADN 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) 

• 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 and ACLS from the American Heart Association (AHA) - must not expire during orientation  
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation 

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience working in an adult acute care unit or Observation Unit.
• Electronic Health Record (E.H.R) documentation experience (i.e., Epic, etc.)
• Experience in unit-leadership assignments (i.e., charge roles, service team lead, etc.)
• Experience in Shared Governance  
• Current OHSU employees: BSN preferred

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. 

1 position available

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].