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Oncology Infusion - Outpatient Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioner o

Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Overview

Oncology Infusion - Outpatient Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Location: US-OR-Portland Department

- Hematology and Medical Oncology - Knight Cancer Institute Posting Details

- Requisition ID: 2025-35887; Job Type: Faculty; Position Type: Regular Full-Time; FTE: 1.00; Drug Testable: Yes

Location

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

Schedule Weekdays: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (7 days on / 7 days off)

Weekends: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Coverage: Monday through Sunday

Note: Unit operates 365 days a year

Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive clinical management of patients receiving infusion therapy in an outpatient oncology setting.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure a seamless and effective care experience.

Partner with clinic leadership to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.

Serve as a resource for education and training of staff, colleagues, and students.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing oncology treatment practices.

Please upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV when applying.

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide medical coverage for the Outpatient Treatment Unit

Respond to and manage adverse infusion reactions and other emergencies

Assess patient condition when notified of an urgent need, and order necessary medications, imaging studies or other supportive care interventions

Communicate with primary treatment team regarding adverse reactions or urgent patient issues

Provide patient education

Provide consultation to Outpatient Treatment Unit (OTU) nurses

Ensure that the OTU 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

Provide medical care independently and/or in conjunction with attending physicians. Work in conjunction with MDs to provide continued clinical care in the outpatient setting

Review labs and imaging as appropriate

Assure appropriate setting of care (ambulatory, inpatient, critical care, acute care)

Document subjective and objective findings, assessment and plan clearly and accurately in progress notes according to OHSU guidelines

Provide comprehensive symptom management of complex patients by working collaboratively with oncology nurses, palliative care providers, social workers and others based on patient need

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

Quality and Research Identify and engage in opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of care provided to CHH patients

Promote use of appropriate research findings in practice to exceed the standards of care

Collaborate with physician leadership, nurse managers, nursing staff and social workers to prevent and/or respond to patient complaints

Qualifications Required

Nurse Practitioner: Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon

Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges (Oregon)

DEA certificate

Physician Assistant: Current and active Physician Assistant license for the State of Oregon

DEA certificate

ACLS/BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of APP experience in Hematology & Medical Oncology

Benefits and Additional Details Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees

Retirement plans with contributions from OHSU

25 days of paid time off per year

8 days of sick time off

Commuter subsidies

Tuition reimbursement

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. Equal opportunity employer; reasonable accommodation available. Contact Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu for details.

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