Instructor / APP CVICU

Department Overview

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time Pediatric CVICU APP. Join a high-performing, collaborative Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team where your expertise will make a life-saving difference every day.

Function/Duties of Position

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care in a fast-paced PICU environment
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage acute and chronic critical illness
• Interpret diagnostic studies and manage advanced therapies
• Prescribe and adjust medications with thoughtful risk assessment
• Provide anticipatory guidance to families and caregivers
• Maintain thorough, timely EMR documentation

Who You Are

You are a pediatric-trained Advanced Practice Provider who:

• Has an active Oregon Medical License
• Has experience caring for pediatric patients in an intensive care setting
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment under pressure
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Thrives in environments that require prioritization and decisive action
• Is comfortable managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously
• Is proficient with electronic medical records and clinical systems

You are dependable, professional, and committed to the highest standards of clinical and ethical practice.

 

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-Impact Care – Directly influence outcomes for critically ill children
• Collaborative Environment – Structured handoffs and strong interdisciplinary support
• Mission-Driven Work – Serve children and families during their most vulnerable moments

 

Working Environment

This role involves active clinical engagement throughout each shift, including standing, walking, and performing fine motor clinical procedures. The physical demands are typical of an inpatient hospital environment and require full mobility and stamina appropriate for extended clinical coverage.

 

If you are seeking a role where your clinical expertise, judgment, and composure will make an immediate and meaningful difference every day, we invite you to apply and join our Pediatric Critical Care team!

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty (Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Nurse Practitioner)

 - OR -

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

- OR -

• Appropriate equivalent degree and certification.

 

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current national certification in the area of specialization.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification as indicated for the position
• DEA Certification.

 - OR -

• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification.
• DEA Certification.

 

Experience:

• Prior experience in Pediatric Critical Care.

 

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing.
• Regular and consistent attendance at work.

 

Additional Details

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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 [email protected]