The 5A/5C Family Medicine Unit is a 26-bed unit (17 beds on 5A, 9 beds on 5C) that provides service to patient populations ages 18-100+ who have a variety of medical, acute care diagnoses. The patient is generally medically stable and requires acute medical and nursing interventions such as intravenous fluids, tube feedings, pain management, respiratory care, antibiotics, remote telemetry, prepping for procedures, behavioral and/or crisis management. The conditions most commonly seen on 5A/5C include but are not limited to: congestive heart failure, COPD, ESLD, chronic liver disease, pneumonia, sepsis, hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, ESRD, acute renal failure, AMS, CF, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleed, esophageal bleed, ETOH/drug withdrawal, chronic mental disorders, acute exacerbation of mental disorders, patients with a tracheostomy and stable respiratory status, respiratory distress, UTI, vascular disease, general pre-op and post-op. 14C Medicine is a 31-bed acute care medicine unit. 

The 14C Medicine unit provides service to patient populations ages 18-100+ who have a variety of medical, acute care diagnoses and some cardiac conditions, such as atrial arrhythmias and NSTEMI cases. Patients require acute medical and nursing interventions such as intravenous fluids, tube feedings, pain management, respiratory care, including tracheostomy and stable ventilators, cystic fibrosis, antibiotics administration, diabetes management, heart failure care, endocarditis therapy, detox, behavioral and/or crisis management.

The NM also serves as the Manager Liaison for the Division of Hospital Medicine.

 

• BSN or higher degree in nursing.
• And
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field  (e.g. MBA with Healthcare Administration concentration, Public Health)
• OR  Enrolled in nursing or related graduate program within 2 years and completion within 5 years. 
• Five years of experience as a registered nurse in a related clinical area of practice And
• Two years recent formal or informal management/leadership experience.
• Unencumered Oregon RN License
• BLS for healthcare provider
• Professional certification in nursing leadership-Nurse Executive/Administrator within 3 years of assuming the manager role
• Experience in complex organization environments.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software.

• Preferred NE-BC or NEA-BC certification.
• Leadership Experience preferred. 

 

• 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.