RN, DCH Operating Rooms

Department Overview

The Doernbecher Operating Room at OHSU is a high-acuity surgical environment dedicated to pediatric patients ranging from neonates to young adults. The unit consists of 10 operating rooms, including two Hybrid OR’s for advanced image-guided interventions and complex neurosurgical procedures and other specialized cases. Surgical services span a wide range of pediatric specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, gynecology, trauma, and transplant.

Patients present with varying levels of acuity, from routine outpatient procedures to emergent, life‑threatening conditions. In some cases, patients up to 24 years of age may be treated with anesthesia and provider approval.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

The multidisciplinary team includes Operating Room Registered Nurses, Cardiac Cath Registered Nurses, Certified Surgical Technologists, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists and Registered Radiology Technologists, Core Techs and support staff. Teams collaborate closely to ensure safe, efficient, and developmentally appropriate surgical care for every patient. The department is open 24/7 to support scheduled, urgent, and emergent procedures. Dedicated on-call teams provide surgical coverage seven days a week, ensuring access to critical surgical interventions for pediatric patients across the region.

As part of a leading academic medical center, Doernbecher’s Operating Room supports ongoing education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives. The team is committed to fostering a learning environment while delivering high-quality, family-centered care. Department Specific

Working Conditions:

• Requires ability to push patients in stretchers around corners and through hallways throughout the shift.
• Requires the ability to work in a dark or dimly lit procedure room for extended periods.
• Requires weekend, holiday, and after-hours call; must be able to report to work within 45 minutes of being called.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 continuous hours and tolerate walking or moving throughout the entire shift.
• Must be able to wear up to 20 pounds of lead protective equipment for procedures.
• Must be able to assist with moving and turning sedated patients using safe patient handling equipment.
• May be required to float to other perioperative/procedural areas within OHSU based on department needs.
• Requires standing and walking on hard surfaces (concrete, vinyl, carpet) up to 12 hours per day, intermittently.
• Requires sitting on a chair or stool, intermittently, for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting up to 50 pounds above head level, and push/pull up to 400 pounds intermittently during the shift.
• Requires bending, reaching, twisting, and overhead movement throughout the day.
• Must be able to safely use all patient care equipment in the Hybrid OR setting.
• Requires ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, tasks, and urgent clinical needs in a dynamic environment.
• May be exposed to body fluids, tissues, and infectious materials.
• Requires periods of computer use for documentation and coordination of care.
• Must practice within the scope of Oregon nursing law and in alignment with AORN standards and recommended practices.
• Expected to integrate and demonstrate OHSU Core Competencies in all aspects of clinical practice:
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