RN, Transplant/Urology/Plastic Surgery

Primary Patient Populations:

• Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplant (SPK): Involves specialized pre and post-operative transplant care.
• Plastic Reconstructive Surgery: Care for patients with complex surgeries including post-traumatic injuries, severe pressure injuries, and DIEP flap breast reconstruction post-operative
• Urology: Care for patients undergoing specialized urological procedures involving urologic oncology, kidney stone disease, reconstructive urology, pelvic floor medicine, and gender-affirmation.
• Nephrology: Provides care for patients with end-stage renal disease. 4A nurses are specialty trained to perform continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPO).

Population specific competencies:

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPO) & Post-transplant care

• One year of RN experience in a hospital setting
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing 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) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Clinical experience caring for transplant, urology, nephrology and plastic surgery patients as an RN, student or other capacity.
• Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Wound Care, or other applicable