Job Description

Department Overview

The Registered Nurse working as a member of the Diagnostic Imaging team provides nursing services to patients in all Imaging modalities, including sedation services and pre-, intra, and post-procedure care. Patient populations include ambulatory patients, day patients, inpatients, and patients in off-site locations. DI RNs care for patients who need scans or procedures in Ultrasound, CT, MRI, General Radiology/Fluoroscopy, and PET/CT. Imaging departments are located at OHSU Marquam campus, KPV, PPV, SJH, DCH, CHH, and off-site clinics (currently, Beaverton is our only off-site campus). Hours of operation are seven (7) days a week from 0700-2030. RN-to-patient staffing ratios are variable. Staffing needs are dynamic and may change during or between shifts based on add-on sedation procedures and add-on recoveries from all Imaging modalities. All Intensive Care Unit patients receive care that is compliant with the OHSU Adult Intensive Care Unit standards of care. Diagnostic Imaging nurses provide total nursing care: No CNAs, LPNs, or HUC coverage is available. The Diagnostic Imaging RN is expected to practice in accordance with the professional practice standards and core values, maintain a current knowledge base relevant to the area of practice and governing agencies, and model a commitment to service excellence. Care is provided to patients of all ages.

Function/Duties of Position

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, lifelong 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

• Minimum of two years of experience in critical care, ED, procedural, pre/post, or radiology nursing
• Current IV placement 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 AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation
• Must be able to travel by Aerial Tram between Marquam Hill and CHH location
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.
• Computer skills, including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information and tools
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Radiology Nursing experience is preferred
• ARIN Certification (Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing)
• Cardiac nursing experience, understanding of ECG rhythm and interpretation
• Cardiac imaging procedure experience (medication administration and monitoring)
• Procedural Sedation experience
• Current experience with central line evaluation and maintenance (port access/de-access, PICC, etc.)
• Experience with Diagnostic Imaging pre-, intra, and post-procedure care requirements.

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 6-16 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu