RN, Adult Surgical Oncology

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our unit provides care for our Bone Marrow Transplant patients who require Negative Airflow Isolation. In addition, we support the Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump program. Patient Populations: Surgical Oncology: Whipples, liver resections, Medical Oncology: Sarcoma, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life General Surgery: Esophagectomies, colon resections, Bone Marrow Transplant: Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life Gynecology Oncology, TAH BSO, lap hysterectomy, chemotherapy, brachytherapy Radiation Oncology: I-131, pheochromocytoma treatment General Oncology: End of life care, inpatient hospice. Exposure to chemotherapy, radiation, and isolatable conditions are a risk of working on this unit. For this reason, staff are required to complete initial and annual education, and proof of competency to minimize risk.

Requirements

• 1-year current adult acute care RN experience.
• Completion of chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course within 6 months of hire.
• Earn an average of 12 oncology related contact hours per year or hold a current cancer-specific certification.
• 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.
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• National Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSN)
• Radiation Safety training
• Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility

Responsibilities

• Provide care for Bone Marrow Transplant patients requiring Negative Airflow Isolation.
• Support the Hepatic Arterial Infusion Pump program.
• Care for patients undergoing Surgical Oncology procedures (e.g., Whipples, liver resections).
• Care for Medical Oncology patients (e.g., Sarcoma, pain crisis, failure to thrive, end of life).
• Care for General Surgery patients (e.g., Esophagectomies, colon resections).
• Care for Bone Marrow Transplant patients undergoing chemotherapy, GVHD treatment, pain crisis management, failure to thrive, and end of life care.
• Care for Gynecology Oncology patients (e.g., TAH BSO, lap hysterectomy, chemotherapy, brachytherapy).
• Care for Radiation Oncology patients receiving I-131 and pheochromocytoma treatment.
• Provide General Oncology care including end of life care and inpatient hospice.
• Complete initial and annual education and proof of competency to minimize risk associated with chemotherapy, radiation, and isolatable conditions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree