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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. Date Last Updated: August 2025 By: Cetera Peterson and Erika Hohman 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.

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.

• Excellent communication skills, including active listening, respectful engagement with diverse patient             populations, and effective conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to work independently and                       collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.  

• Provides both direct and indirect professional nursing care.

• Uses the nursing process effectively, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Maintains composure and sound clinical judgment in high-stress and emergent situations.

• Practices in accordance with Oregon nursing law and adheres to standards and recommended practices.

• Serves as a role model in supporting and promoting OHSU’s vision and mission.

• Demonstrates and integrates OHSU Core Competencies into daily practice:

• Accountability

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Diversity

• Integrity

• Respect

• Service Orientation

• Teamwork 

• PALS required (RQI) to be obtained during cardiac orientation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room 
• 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 from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Specialty certification preferred CNOR

• Pediatric OR experience

• Knowledge of pediatric surgical instrumentation, equipment, regulations, perioperative standards and the       ability to troubleshoot issues pertaining to the OR 

• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced, high-         acuity environment 

• Proficient IV insertion and management skills

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.