Pediatric Palliative Care APP Clinical Associate

Department Overview

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

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Function/Duties of Position

The Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care APP delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in pediatric palliative care, with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows, productivity standards, and performance expectations consistent with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and institutional policies.

 This role is structured to meet contract-defined work expectations of a maximum of 2000 clinical hours, inclusive of weekday-only coverage, aligned with the clinical coverage model and patient care needs of the service.

The Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care APP will participate in departmental scheduling processes, excluding weekends/holidays/call responsibilities, with scheduling practices aligned to contract provisions, equitable distribution of coverage, and maintenance of safe, consistent clinical operations.

Clinical Activities:

• Direct
• Patient population: Seriously ill children and adolescents
• Practice area: Inpatient and ambulatory
• Practice type: Independent and shared; WRVU-generating
• Clinical coverage requirement: Weekday inpatient and outpatient consults and scheduled clinic appointments; excludes nights, weekends, holidays, and call
• Department specific activities:

This is a remarkable opportunity for an Advanced Practice Professional to join the Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. As part of the interdisciplinary team alongside physicians, RNs, chaplains and social workers, the APP will provide excellent clinical care to seriously ill children in the inpatient and outpatient areas. The APP also will have the opportunity to collaborate with other organizations in Oregon to improve the care of children living with life-limiting illness. The APP will work in collaboration with the Medical Director of the Bridges Palliative Care Program, faculty, staff and OHSU leadership to provide service which furthers the University’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

While palliative care experience is strongly preferred, mentorship is available for a dynamic, collaborative advanced practice provider who is eager to learn and has a “hospice heart.”

The Advanced Practice Provider is credentialed and privileged to serve as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This role is aligned with the OHSU Dept of Pediatrics mission of clinical, advocacy, research, and educational excellence.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide excellent clinical care.
• Work to ensure a smooth transition of patient care and education between inpatient and outpatient care
• Conduct screening, diagnosis, and medical management
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in Epic
• Communicate to all referring providers and primary care practitioners as needed
• Participate in patient and family education in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Clarify the medical plan of care and assist the team to assure all communication loops are closed
• Provide telephone advice and follow-up phone calls as needed regarding hospitalization, clinic visits, hospice, and community care

Other Activities (not covered above):

All APPs are expected to support the clinical, education, and research mission of OHSU through routine clinical care that includes working with students, trainees, and patients participating in research, consistent with their role, scope of practice, and applicable contract and institutional policies.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty (Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Nurse Practitioner) 

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• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

 - OR -

• Appropriate equivalent degree and certification

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current national certification in the area of specialization.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification as indicated for the position
• DEA Certification.

 - OR -

• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification.
• DEA Certification.

Experience:

• Experience as an APP in complex medical or pediatric care

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage a heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Regular and consistent attendance at work

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Pediatrics preferred.

Additional Details

This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association - Advance Practice United (ONA-APU), subject to the active Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

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Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]