Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternal - Newborn
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Portland, OR

RN Postpartum Mother Baby Unit

Department Overview The Mother Baby Unit provides postpartum, newborn and antepartum care to low and at-risk populations. Care is provided to mothers and their newborn infants and to antepartum patients who require periodic fetal monitoring on a typical hospital unit. The unit has 27 private beds and the rooms were recently remodeled. Function/Duties of Position Relocation assistance package available. Free parking at night! $52.11- $86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience. Here are some reasons to be excited about the Postpartum program at OHSU: * OHSU is a Magnet designated teaching hospital. * There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times. * We staff to AWHONN standards. * This unit supports specialized gynecological surgeries. * We have inpatient lactations services. * We support a large volume of high acuity patients. * This is a high-volume unit and we support approx. 200 deliveries/month. * We support long-term antepartum care. * Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee. * The state of Oregon is among the top 10 across the country in terms of RN pay. * This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift. Required Qualifications * External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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) * Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing * Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License * BLS at time of hire, must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application) * Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification (NRP) from the American Association of Pediatrics at time of hire * 1 year postpartum experience or medical surgical experience; will consider new graduate who has had their senior capstone in a postpartum setting * Current unencumbered Oregon RN license * Annual/Biennial Department specific education requirements include: * Annual maternal competencies * Biennial competencies for newborn resuscitation and fetal monitoring * Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications Department Specific Preferences (competencies, certifications, etc.): * Maternal Newborn Certification * Inpatient Obstetric Certification * Medical/Surgical Certification * International Board of Certified Lactation Consultation (IBCLC) * Prefer 1-2 year's experience in a high risk obstetric unit, LDRP unit or medical surgical experience. Additional Details Benefits Package: * Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. * $25K 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 * Sick Leave- 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time * Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid) * Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) * Tuition Reimbursement * Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Usual Orientation Time: Orientation in the MBU is dependent on experience level and is tailored to individual learning. The following guidelines apply. * New Graduates: 8-12 weeks depending on senior practicum * Specialty Experience: 4-6weeks * Experience, but not in specialty area: 6-8 weeks * Resource : same as above 3 positions available.