Oncology Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

This full-time Float-Pool position will provide outpatient coverage for solid tumor/ Hem malignancy service, Infusion, and urgent care. This position floats to short-staffed departments for vacation and FMLA coverage.

 

Location: South Waterfront - OHSU Center for Health & Healing, Building 2 (CHH2)

Function/Duties of Position

This position reports to the Physician Leader of the APP team. 

 

The duties and clinical responsibilities of this position include:

 

• Provide clinical management of patients in the outpatient infusion unit setting in Hematology & Medical Oncology
• Assure a coordinated, effective, high-quality, and efficient care process
• Use an interdisciplinary team approach to the care of patients
• Work collaboratively with clinic management on process improvement projects
• Provide education to colleagues, staff, and students as required.
• Ensure that the Outpatient Treatment Unit has APP coverage at all times by working collaboratively with colleagues and covering for colleagues as needed when peers are on leave.
• Provide urgent medical care for patients requiring same day evaluation
• Communicate with attending physicians regarding a patient's condition, treatment plans, and urgent medical needs
• Communicate with patients and family regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, and their progress. Review labs and imaging as appropriate
• Assure appropriate setting of care (ambulatory, inpatient, critical care, acute care)
• Maintain communication with primary care providers and other individuals and agencies (e.g. skilled nursing facilities) as appropriate
• Deliver care to patients receiving treatment on clinical trials per protocol guidelines with timely notification of principal investigator/research nurse or study coordinator and appropriate documentation of adverse events

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
• DEA certificate
• ANCC (or equivalent) certification

Physician Assistant:

• Current and active Physician Assistant license for the State of Oregon
• DEA certificate

Abilities:

• Strong clinical skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Commitment to providing empathetic, patient-focused care

ACLS/BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of APP experience in oncology
• Experience working in research and with experimental therapeutics
• Experience with EPIC and Beacon
• Exposure to clinical trial research

Additional Details

Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV when applying

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
  • Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 25 days a year of paid time off
• 8 days of sick time off
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Merit Increase
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].