We strive to be a unified team of expert clinicians, administrators, and support staff that provides our patients with exceptional, compassionate care through strong leadership, clear communication, focused education, and evidence-based practice. We are the Adult Medical-Surgical Oncology Inpatient Care Unit for OHSU. Our primary teams are Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, General Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplant, Neurological Oncology, Otolaryngology, Gynecology Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. We collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management, Speech and Language Pathologists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients. Our unit has 30 private beds and provides care for our Bone Marrow Transplant patients who require Positive Pressure Airflow Isolation. In addition, we support the Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump program with Nuclear Medicine

 

 

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Our unit has 30 private beds and provides care for our Bone Marrow Transplant patients who require Positive Pressure Airflow Isolation. In addition, we support the Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump program with Nuclear Medicine.

 

• Patient Populations:
   Surgical Oncology: Whipples, liver resections
   Medical Oncology: Sarcoma, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life
  General Surgery: Esophagectomies, colon resections, and whipples
  Bone Marrow Transplant: Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life
  Neurological Oncology: CNS lymphoma, brain tumors
• Otolaryngology: Total laryngectomy, TORS, free tissue transfer, pharyngectomy
  Gynecology Oncology, TAH BSO, lap hysterectomy, chemotherapy
  Radiation Oncology: I-131, pheochromocytoma treatment
  General Oncology: End of life care, inpatient hospice. Department Specific Working Conditions:
  Exposure to chemotherapy, radiation and isolatable conditions for which staff is provided education and protective equipment to minimize risk.

 

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

• 1 year or more 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)
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program. 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) - must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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. 

 

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