The Adult Ambulatory Oncology Clinic at OHSU Center for Health and Healing, Building 2 (CHH2) serves patients within Medical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies, Cellular Therapy, Gynecologic Oncology, Palliative Care and Classical Hematology. We collaborate with Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Infusion services, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional oncology care for our patients and community. 

This position works with Solid Tumor patients and Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy patients on the inpatient locations, coordinating with inpatient teams and outpatient teams such as clinic, lab, providers, support services, pharmacy, social work and at times a local oncologist to create seamless transitions of care for the patient.

Department Specific Working Conditions:

• On campus on in-patient units working 9-hour days (0730-1700) Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
• Must be able to work in a busy clinical environment and prioritize duties with multiple interruptions throughout the day.
• Must be able to use medical and non-medical unit equipment required to perform essential functions of this position.

• 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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

 

Department Specific Requirements (competencies, equipment, certifications, etc.):

• Washington RN license within 3 months of hire
• Three years of Oncology nursing experience within the past five years
• The RN must have one of the following:
  • Current OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification or
  • Current BMTCN (Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse) or
  • Complete 36 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer
    
    

Department Specific Preferences (experience, competencies, certifications, etc.):

• Ambulatory Oncology coordination experience preferred.

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.
• TTP Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway details and dates: https://www.ohsu.edu/human-resources/transition-practice-program-rns

 

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 aaeo@ohsu.edu.