Department Overview

The Labor & Delivery Unit has 12 labor suites with jetted Jacuzzi tubs, a 4 bed triage area, 3 dedicated operating rooms, and a 2 bay PACU. We provide patient care for our most complex and fragile patients as well as to patients who prefer low intervention births. We have a robust midwifery practice that also promotes underwater birth. OHSU also has a specialized program coordinated by our maternal fetal medicine providers, neonatologist, pediatric surgeons and specialty care coordinators who help coordinate care so our families have all the cutting-edge care at their fingertips. It is truly an exciting place to work.

Function/Duties of Position

Here are some reasons to be excited about the Labor & Delivery program at OHSU:

• OHSU is a Magnet designated teaching hospital.
• There is 24x7 Attending and multidisciplinary Provider coverage so you will have the support you need at all times.
• We staff to AWHONN standards.
• This unit has a Maternal Cardiac program.
• We have a Fetal Surgery program, supporting the following among other things:
• Intrauterine Fetal Neural Tube Defect repair starting Sep, 2023
• Intrauterine ablations for twin-to-twin transfusions (TTTS)
• Fetal blood transfusions
• Amniotic fluid reduction
• A high percentage of nurses on this unit hold advanced certifications.
• Our nurses are represented on our Shared Governance committee.
• The state of Oregon is among the top 10 across the country in terms of RN pay.
• This is a night shift only position. There are no rotations between night and day shift.
  

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Required Qualifications

• External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree 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)
• New grads must have completed a practicum in Labor & Delivery
• Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS and NRP at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous experience in a high risk obstetric labor & delivery unit
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages
• Inpatient obstetric or advanced fetal monitoring certification
• Surgical circulating and surgical scrub experience also desirable
  
  

Additional Details

Length of Orientation

New Graduate Nurse new to profession or with <1 year of experience:

Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Residency Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for about 10-12 weeks depending on the care area with an employment service agreement.

• Experienced Nurse (Fellowship or Specialty Fellowship) with >1 year of experience:
  
  

Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Learning Pathway or Orientation experience individualized to the candidate between 2-14 weeks.

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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 001-188-0998 or pekxd@mhioltzc82.com.

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