A Registered Nurse working in the Center for Women’s Health (CWH) is a member of a multi-disciplinary team and has the primary responsibility for, and provides, direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients. This includes representing the practice both in person and on the telephone, other OHSU departments, and non-OHSU facilities.
The Registered Nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops a plan of care, implements, and evaluates the care delivered. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence. The divisions within CWH that this nurse may work in include, but are not limited to, Perinatology, Generalist OBGYN, midwifery, and fetal monitoring unit. Procedures completed include, but are not limited to, IV infusions (medication or hydration), medication administration, in-person patient education, post-partum visits, post-operative wound assessment and care, non-stress tests (NST), limited third trimester ultrasound.
• Ability to maintain a smooth operation of the entire practice, using problem-solving and decision-making combined with sound clinical judgments.
• Assists provider with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments as needed in the clinic.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations. Understands the procedures for medical emergencies, as well as other disaster situations.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• 2-years current experience in obstetrics & gynecology
• 2-years phone triage experience
• 2-years’ experience in ambulatory medicine
• 2 years’ experience starting and maintaining IVs for Hydration/Blood Transfusions/Medication Infusions
• Certification in limited third trimester ultrasound, or will obtain within 3 months of hire • Experience using EPIC
Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse
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