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Oregon Health & Science University

Health sciences university in Portland, OR

Oncology Infusion Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate

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Full-timePortland, OR, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of APP experience in hematology and/or medical oncology is required; completion of an APP Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology may substitute for this experience.
  • Successful completion of a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty for the Nurse Practitioner route, or a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program for the PA route.
  • For the Nurse Practitioner route, current unencumbered RN and APRN licensure with prescriptive authority through the Oregon State Board of Nursing and current national NP board certification in the area of specialization are required.
  • For the Physician Assistant/Associate route, current unencumbered PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board and current NCCPA certification are required.
  • Current BLS or ACLS certification and DEA certification are required for either provider route.
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills are required.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment is required.
  • Effective, clear, concise, and professional communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams is required.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to coordinated, team-based care is required.
  • Sound clinical judgment and decision-making, including recognizing and responding to clinical deterioration, is required.
  • Proficiency in documentation and use of electronic health record systems is required.
  • Ability to adapt to changing clinical demands, workflows, and patient volumes is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care are required.
  • Ability to educate patients, families, and learners, including students, trainees, and new APPs, is required.
  • Professionalism, accountability, and reliability in meeting responsibilities and deadlines are required.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information is required.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and adherence to institutional policies, standards, and evidence-based practice is required.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, move between patient care areas on different floors, and sit for prolonged periods while completing documentation and computer-based tasks is required.
  • Frequent hand use for typing, writing, and clinical tasks requiring fine motor skills, and ability to bend, stoop, reach, and assist with patient positioning are required.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and assist with patient handling using appropriate equipment or support is required.
  • Visual acuity sufficient for patient assessment, documentation, and use of electronic systems, and ability to communicate effectively and respond promptly in urgent or emergent situations, are required.
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive clinical management of patients receiving infusion therapy in an infusion 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 the primary treatment team about adverse reactions or urgent patient issues.
  • Provide patient education.
  • Provide consultation to Outpatient Treatment Unit nurses.
  • Ensure Outpatient Treatment Unit APP coverage at all times by collaborating with colleagues and covering colleagues as needed when peers are on leave.
  • Provide urgent medical care for patients requiring same-day evaluation.
  • Provide medical care independently and/or with attending physicians, and work with physicians to provide continued clinical care in the outpatient setting.
  • Review laboratory results and imaging as appropriate.
  • Ensure the appropriate setting of care, including ambulatory, inpatient, critical care, or acute care.
  • Document subjective and objective findings, assessment, and plan clearly and accurately in progress notes according to OHSU guidelines.
  • Provide comprehensive symptom management for complex patients in collaboration 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, such as skilled nursing facilities, as appropriate.
  • Deliver care to patients receiving treatment on clinical trials according to protocol guidelines, with timely notification of the principal investigator, research nurse, or study coordinator and appropriate adverse-event documentation.
  • Assess patients calling the triage line and provide management and treatment recommendations, escalating care as clinically indicated.
  • Participate consistently in unit and departmental meetings, monitor and respond to organizational communications in a timely manner, and meet institutional and departmental deadlines.
  • Participate in departmental scheduling for weekdays, weekends, and holidays in line with contract provisions, equitable coverage distribution, and safe clinical operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of APP experience in hematology and/or medical oncology is preferred.
  • Experience working in an infusion unit is preferred.
  • Experience working with clinical trials and experimental therapeutics is preferred.
  • Experience with EPIC and Beacon is preferred.
  • Hematology/Oncology Certification is preferred.
  • Ability to recognize and manage oncologic, chemotherapy, biotherapy, and cellular therapy-related complications, including monitoring and toxicity management, is preferred.
  • Strong clinical judgment and timely escalation of care for acutely ill and immunocompromised patients are preferred.
  • Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams is preferred.
  • Proficiency in electronic health record documentation, order entry, and use of oncology-specific treatment plans and pathways is preferred.
  • Ability to calmly educate patients, families, and learners during an infusion reaction or patient emergency is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards for high-risk therapies and immunocompromised populations are preferred.
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and continuous professional development is preferred.

About the Company

Oregon Health & Science University

Health sciences university in Portland, OR

Oregon Health & Science University is a public academic health university in Portland, Oregon. It provides degree education, research, and clinical care through schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health, and graduate studies.

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