RN, Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Department Overview

Doernbecher Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 46-bed level IV, regional referral center, providing care for a patient population of critically ill, convalescing and growing premature and term newborns. Admissions come from our own high-risk perinatal department, as well as transports from other hospitals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Hawaii.

Provide continuing care and monitoring of NICU patients in locations outside of the NICU including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Upper GI, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, etc. 

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 NICU at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR is a regional referral center for all critically ill neonates, offering access to pediatric surgeons and subspecialists. Here are some things that set us apart from other hospitals in the area that make this an exciting place to work:

• 46 bed, Level IV NICU, within a Level I, Academic Medical Trauma Center
• Magnet designated hospital
• Most comprehensive Fetal Care Program in Oregon and Southwest Washington, offering maternal and fetal care at one center, including intrauterine fetal surgery
• Specialized neonatal resuscitation program for high risk delivery attendance
• Pediatric and Neonatal Transport team
• NICU specific PICC and Lactation teams
• Pioneering research in areas including nutrition, patient safety, and ventilation strategies
• This is a night shift only position - no rotations between night and day shift

Required Qualifications

• 2 years Level II, III, and/or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience.
• Applicants, without Neonatal ICU experience, may be considered for the position per management discretion.
• If considering New Graduates, preference is for immersion in NICU during education.
• Annual/Biennial Department specific education requirements include:o Annual pediatric/neonatal competencieso Biennial competency for newborn resuscitation at high risk deliveries
• 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 and NRP 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

• Internal Applicants: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Stable Certification for those with NICU experience
• Bilingual: Spanish/English
• Specialty certification specific to Neonatal Nursing

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 from 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply