Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate

Oregon Health & Science University•Beaverton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to primarily support the Community Hematology Oncology clinic in Beaverton, Oregon. The Knight Cancer Institute focuses on early detection, prevention, cancer treatment, precision oncology, and cancer research. The Community Hematology Oncology section provides university-quality care closer to patients’ homes. The role cares for patients across ambulatory, infusion, and hospital settings at multiple sites, working within a defined scope of practice in Adult Medical Oncology and following departmental workflows, productivity standards, the collective bargaining agreement, and institutional policies. The primary location is the Beaverton community clinic, with occasional coverage at community clinic sites in East Portland, NW Portland, Tualatin, and Gresham. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week and may include weekends and holidays. The position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association & Advance Practice United and is subject to the active collective bargaining agreement. On-call work is only as backup for the attending physician. OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center, where patient care, research, and professional education are carried out. The organization describes a commitment to belonging, inclusion, equity, and building an anti-racist, multicultural institution.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty for Nurse Practitioner applicants, or a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program for Physician Assistant/Associate applicants.
For Nurse Practitioner applicants: current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing; Washington Board of Nursing licensure within 90 days of the start date; current national board certification; and DEA certification.
For Physician Assistant/Associate applicants: current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board; Washington Medical Board PA licensure within 90 days of the start date; current NCCPA certification; and DEA certification.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, including complex care discussions and transitions of care.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to coordinated, comprehensive, team-based care.
Sound clinical judgment and decision-making, including recognizing and responding to clinical deterioration.
Proficiency in documentation and use of electronic health record systems.
Ability to adapt to changing clinical demands, workflows, and patient volumes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Ability to educate patients, families, and learners about complex disease processes, treatments, and supportive care needs.
Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and reliability in meeting responsibilities and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
Commitment to evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and continuous professional development.
Commitment to performing job responsibilities effectively, ethically, and professionally.
Ability to travel between floors, clinical offices, and locations.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as an APP.
One or more years of experience in oncology.
Experience with EPIC and Beacon.
Exposure to clinical trial research.
Hematology/Oncology certification.
Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and management of complex hematologic/oncologic malignancies.
Strong clinical judgment and timely escalation of care for acutely ill and immunocompromised patients.
Proficiency in chemotherapy/biotherapy management, including monitoring and toxicity management.
Proficiency in EHR documentation, order entry, and use of oncology-specific treatment plans and pathways.
Oncology certification is preferred for Nurse Practitioner applicants.

Responsibilities

Address urgent patient needs, evaluate patient situations, and determine treatment tolerance.
Review laboratory results and modify orders as needed.
Write chemotherapy orders in compliance with credentialed privileges.
Manage patient anticoagulation.
Respond to nurse questions and patient situations in the infusion room.
Work with phone triage staff to manage patient issues.
See patients as same-day add-ons when needed.
Admit patients to community hospitals in collaboration with attending physicians.
Round on patients in community hospitals in collaboration with attending physicians and in compliance with community hospital credentialed privileges.
Serve on call only as backup for the attending physician.
Assist in identifying patients eligible for clinical trials.
Help care for patients in clinical trials, including completing necessary documentation.
Participate in research projects as appropriate.
Participate in developing patient education tools and programs.
Provide individualized patient education about oncology.
Educate others on oncology and hematologic malignancies.
Participate in teaching medical, nurse practitioner, and physician associate students if assigned.
Maintain professional standards, participate consistently in unit and departmental meetings, monitor and respond promptly to organizational communications, and meet institutional and departmental deadlines.
Travel between floors, clinical offices, and locations as required.