The CV SPL is a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) who is the identified clinical role model and content expert for cardiovascular specialty nursing practice. They provide leadership in the integration of new knowledge and innovation within the cardiovascular specialty and they facilitate excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of evidence-based standards of care and the Professional Practice model. The SPL demonstrates a strong knowledge base in specialty practices and systems theory and they utilize their specialized knowledge and skill to positively influence outcomes within the following spheres: individual patients and populations, nurses and other multidisciplinary team members and the organization/system. They lead programs and initiatives that are congruent with OHSU and Nursing strategic plan and they contribute to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, regional and national levels. The SPL partners with the Assistant Nurse Managers, Managers, Professional Practice Leaders and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures. They adhere to regulatory standards, bargaining unit agreements, hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. The SPL implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement and conducts patient care consultation while role modeling transformational leadership behaviors. The SPL ensures a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.

• The SPL demonstrates a strong knowledge base in specialty practices and systems theory and they utilize their specialized knowledge and skill to positively influence outcomes within the following spheres: individual patients and populations, nurses and other multidisciplinary team members and the organization/system.
• They lead programs and initiatives that are congruent with OHSU and Patient Care Services strategic plan and they contribute to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, regional and national levels.
• The SPL partners with the Assistant Nurse Managers, Managers, Professional Practice Leaders and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.
• They adhere to regulatory standards, bargaining unit agreements, hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management.
• The SPL implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement and conducts patient care consultation while role modeling transformational leadership behaviors.
• The SPL ensures a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.
• The SPLs decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association.
• The SPL practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, the Oregon State Board of Nursing's Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).
• The SPL exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

Education:
BSN

Masters in nursing or related field also required

Experience:
Five years of experience as a registered nurse in a related clinical area of practice

Two years of recent formal or informal management/leadership experience

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Experience in complex organization environments.
Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities.
Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software.

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:
Professional certification in nursing leadership or specialty practice area within 3 years of assuming position. Unencumbered Oregon RN License BLS for healthcare provider

 

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• 5+ years inpatient cardiovascular nursing experience
• Prior teaching/educational experience
• An understanding of the social justice issues affecting behavioral health patients and complex patient which elicit pejorative responses 

This position has fabulous benefits!

 

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents for .9 FTE and higher
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Paid time off- 208 hours per year (full-time), prorated for part-time
• Extended illness bank- 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance program (up to 5k)
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 aaeo@ohsu.edu.