Per Diem APP Clinical Associate
About The Position
The Per Diem APP Clinical Associate delivers care within a defined scope of practice in the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Infusion Center. Work is guided by departmental workflows, productivity standards, performance expectations, the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and institutional policies. The role provides variable annual shifts, including daytime and weekend coverage, based on the service’s clinical coverage model and patient-care needs. The APP participates in departmental scheduling, including weekend scheduling, in accordance with contract provisions and equitable coverage practices that support safe, consistent clinical operations. The position serves as a covering provider for the Infusion Center and evaluates and manages acute issues arising during treatment. APPs also support OHSU’s clinical, education, and research missions through routine clinical care that may involve students, trainees, and patients participating in research, consistent with their role, scope of practice, and applicable policies.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Master Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in the specialty of Pediatric Acute Care/Primary Care from an accredited program in a recognized APRN specialty; or a Master Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program; or an appropriate equivalent degree and certification.
- For the nurse practitioner pathway: current RN and APRN NP licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing; current national ANCC Certification in the area of specialization; current BLS, ACLS, or PALS Certification as indicated for the position; and DEA Certification.
- For the physician assistant pathway: current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board; current NCCPA Certification; current BLS, ACLS, or PALS Certification; and DEA Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Serve as covering provider for the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Infusion Center, including approximately one weekend per month.
- Evaluate and manage acute issues arising during treatment, including hypersensitivity and infusion reactions, chemotherapy and immunotherapy side effects, fever, and new symptoms.
- Determine whether escalation, transfer, or admission is needed.
- Participate in departmental scheduling processes, including weekends, consistent with contract provisions and equitable coverage practices.
- Support OHSU’s clinical, education, and research missions through routine clinical care, including work with students, trainees, and patients participating in research, within the role’s scope of practice and applicable policies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
