RN – Surgical Oncology

Department Overview

Our primary teams are Surgical Oncology, Complex Abdominal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Foregut Surgery, ENT/OMFS, Gynecology Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. Unit has 64 patient care beds. 

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

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K 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
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function/Duties of Position

Our unit provides care for our Bone Marrow Transplant patients who require Negative Airflow Isolation. In addition, we support the Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump program.  

Patient Populations: 

• Surgical Oncology: Whipples, liver resections, 
• Medical Oncology: Sarcoma, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life 
• General Surgery: Esophagectomies, colon resections,   
• Bone Marrow Transplant: Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life  

• Gynecology Oncology, TAH BSO, lap hysterectomy, chemotherapy, brachytherapy
• 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 are a risk of working on this unit. For this reason, staff are required to complete initial and annual education, and proof of competency to minimize risk.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 1-year current adult acute care RN experience.  

• Completion of chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course within 6 months of hire. 
• Earn an average of 12 oncology related contact hours per year or hold a current cancer-specific certification  
• 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 from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• National Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSN)
• Radiation Safety training 
• Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility 

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Additional Details

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. 

3 positions available 

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.

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