Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Department OverviewThe OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer medicine and an international leader in cancer research and treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the Knight is dedicated to alleviating the global burden of cancer. The Institute specializes in early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, precision oncology, and cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment for caregivers, researchers, and support personnel.The Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology comprises specialists dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with cancer and blood disorders.Our Community Hematology Oncology section (CHO) is focused on keeping patients close to home while receiving high‐quality university care.Function/Duties of PositionThis position supports the Community Hematology Oncology clinics in our Beaverton, NW Portland, Tualatin, East Portland, and Gresham locations.OHSU classification: Clinical Associate APPLocation: Multiple sites in Portland, OR and the surrounding areasSchedule: 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week, may include weekends and holidaysPosition Summary: This position will see patients in the Community Hematology Oncology (CHO) section, covering ambulatory, infusion, and hospital areas across multiple sites all days of the week.Clinical DutiesAddress urgent needs and evaluate the patient situation and determine the tolerance of the treatment;Review labs and modify orders as needed;See new patients in conjunction with attending physician;Write chemotherapy orders when treatment plan has been initiated by attending physician in compliance with credentialed privileges;Manage patient anticoagulation, as appropriate;Respond to nurse questions and patient situation in the infusion room;Work closely with phone triage staff to manage patient issues and problems and see patients as add‐on/walk‐ins, as appropriate;Admit patients to community hospitals, as appropriate in collaboration with attending physician;Round on patients in community hospitals, as requested by attending physician in compliance with community hospital credentialed privileges;On call only as back‐up for attending physician during weekdays.Research DutiesAssist in identifying patients eligible for clinical trials;Participate in research projects as appropriate;Use research and evidence‐based practice in the delivery of quality patient care.Educational DutiesParticipate in the development of patient education tools and programs;Provide individualized patient education on aspects of Oncology;Assume responsibility for educating others on aspects of Oncology and hematologic malignancies;Participate in the teaching of medical students, housestaff, and fellows.Required QualificationsNurse Practitioner:Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon;State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges;DEA certificate;ANCC (or equivalent) certification.Physician Assistant:Current and active Physician Assistant license for the State of Oregon;DEA certificate.Preferred QualificationsOne or more year of experience as an APP;One or more year of experience in oncology;Experience working in research and with experimental therapeutics;Experience with EPIC and Beacon;Exposure to clinical trial research.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 askhr@ohsu.edu.#J-18808-Ljbffr