RN, Ambulatory Oncology Infusion - job 1 of 2

Department Overview

Five ambulatory oncology infusion rooms located in the Portland metro area. Chair/bed number ranges from 15-18 depending on site. Provide care to both Oncology and non-Oncology patients. Open 7 days a week including holidays and weekends. Department Specific Working Conditions: - Shared and collaborative infusion space. - Ability to alternate between various work sites, depending on the practices¿ space allocation, division of daily work activities, etc. - Rotate into other assignments (conditional based on appropriate training) such as infusion referrals, triage and charge nurse.

 

Function/Duties of Position

• Shared and collaborative infusion space.
• Ability to alternate between various work sites, depending on the practices’ space allocation, division of daily work activities, etc.
• Rotate into other assignments (conditional based on appropriate training) such as OLC, triage and charge nurse

Required Qualifications

• 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 
• Internal ONA applicants: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred 
• 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.):

• At least 2 years of RN experience at time of hire
• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration certification during orientation
• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English
• Navigate information technology associated with the position
• Use Electronic Health Record information and associated tools
• Record, track and assign duties and processes to ensure appropriate billing and revenue generation, when applicable
• Facilitate care coordination with other providers and services to complement ambulatory Oncology care and meet holistic needs of the patient and family.

Preferred Qualifications

• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card
• At least one year of experience working in Adult ambulatory Hematology/Oncology in the past 5 years
• IV access proficiency. Experience working with Central Lines, Port-a-cath. Experience handling and administering hazardous medications.
• At least one year of experience in outpatient infusion in the last 5 years.

Additional Details

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

 

 

 

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

• • Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% 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

 

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All are welcome

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