RN, Nurse Navigator

Department Overview

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 Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy patients.

Function/Duties of Position

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 Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy patients.

• Hybrid work schedule with variable 8 or 10-hour days Monday-Friday.
• Must be able to work in a busy clinic 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.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of Oncology nursing experience within the past five years
• 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
• WA Multi-state Compact license with a Washington residence within 3 months of date of hire.
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
  • 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 18 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer requirements.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory Oncology coordination experience preferred.

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.

 

 

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

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]