Clinical Associate, APU Clin 24/7

Department Overview

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is integral to the healthcare, education and research missions at OHSU. In this extraordinary time, we have proudly stepped up our efforts to meet these commitments. We provide clinical services at OHSU hospitals and collaborate with the VA Portland Health Care System and Hillsboro Medical Center. We specialize in providing excellent perioperative care and anesthesia services to our patients using state-of-the-art technology and pharmacologic tools with an emphasis on patient safety. In the operating rooms our anesthesiologists work in care teams with our fellows, residents, and nurse anesthetists as well as independently. Post-operative care is under the medical supervision of our department. We play a prominent role in the caring for patients in the cardiovascular, neurosciences, and newly-launched virtual intensive care units. In the ICU our team includes anesthesiology intensivists, critical care fellows, physician assistants/nurse practitioners, and residents. The role of our team in the ICUs is comprehensive and critical to achieving the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

The Clinical Associate provides patient care in a multidisciplinary team model in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). The APP works in partnership with faculty physicians, fellows and residents to provide excellent clinical care and customer service. The APP works to promote OHSU’s missions of excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and public service as well as the strategic goals to excel in patient safety, quality, cost-effective, and efficient care. .

Function/Duties of Position

• Assessment and treatment of patients in the NSICU under the direction of critical care trained physician faculty, including performance of basic ICU procedures including arterial and central line placement and lumbar puncture.
• Rounding on patients in the NSICU with physician faculty, fellows and residents and developing and implementing clinical plans of care.Consultation with specialty care providers when appropriate.
• Communication with patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and progress.Working with hospital and unit staff to develop and implement discharge plans for patients in the ICU, and promote patient health through education and counseling.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary and interprofessional care team to ensure optimal patient care and continuously improve quality of care.
• Adherence to best practice protocols and policies
• Delivery of care compliant with the regulations and guidelines by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Treating all patients and co-workers with dignity and respect in alignment with the OHSU Code of Conduct. Supporting a safe and welcoming environment where all can contribute and prosper.
• Orientation and education of trainees and nursing staff on the care standards and protocols in the NSICU. Education of nursing staff, fellows, residents and medical students in informal settings.
• Participation in all relevant conferences and team meetings.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and interprofessional care team members to establish or revise clinical pathways and patient education materials.
• Participation in unit-relevant quality improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in the specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG ACNP) from an accredited program

OR

• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Previous experience as a provider in an inpatient healthcare setting.
• Interest in learning advanced clinical skills required to practice in the ICU environment.
• Interest in further developing leadership skills. Passion for care of neurologically injured patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education directed at critical care.

• Previous experience as provider in critical care setting, ideally with focus on neurological injuries.

• Ability to perform basic critical care procedures (central line placement, arterial line placement, lumbar puncture)

Additional Details

This is a 24/7 unit. Shifts will include day and night shifts on both weekdays and weekends as well as holidays. Busy clinical environment subject to interruptions and noise. Exposure to human tissue/fluids.

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