Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

About The Position

The 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 the 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. O ur Community Hematology Oncology section (CHO), is focused on keeping patients close to home while receiving high-quality university care. The Knight Cancer Institute, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology is seeking two (2) Advanced Practice Provider s (APP s ) who will support the Community Hematology Oncology clinics in our Beaverton, NW Portland, Tualatin, East Portland , and Gresham locations. OHSU classification : Clinical Associate APP Location : Multi ple sites in Portland, OR and the surrounding areas Schedule : 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week, may include weekends and holidays Position Summary: This position will see patients in the Community Hematology Oncology (CHO) section , covering ambulatory, in fusion, and hospital areas across multiple sites all days of the week. Clinical duties include: A ddress urgent needs and evaluate the patient situation and determine the tolerance of the treatment ; R eview 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 patient s 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 duties include: Assist 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. Education al duties include: Participates in the development of patient education tools and programs Provides individualized patient education on aspects of Oncology Assumes responsibility for educating others on aspects of Oncology and hematologic malignancies. Participates in the teaching of medical students, house staff and fellows

Requirements

Nurse 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

Nice To Haves

O ne or more year of experience as an APP
O ne 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

Responsibilities

Address 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.
Assist 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.
Participates in the development of patient education tools and programs
Provides individualized patient education on aspects of Oncology
Assumes responsibility for educating others on aspects of Oncology and hematologic malignancies.
Participates in the teaching of medical students, house staff and fellows