RN, Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant unit operates 24/7 and provides exceptional care to patients with life-threatening diseases and disorders such as cancer, immune disorders, and blood disorders. Our patients range from birth to 20 years old, and the unit has 21 beds. The PHOT provides Intermediate Level of Care to patients ages 0-18. Obstetric patients less than 18 with a new Hem/Onc/BMT diagnosis are case by case. Patients with specific pediatric oncology diagnosis may be followed until the age of 25 years. Presenting diagnosis may include leukemia, brain tumors, bone tumors, sarcoma, lymphomas, blood diseases, immunological diseases, storage diseases, Bone Marrow Transplants and Graft vs Host Disease patients. Nurses on this unit also provide support to Hem/Onc/BMT patients on other units, to include but not limited to chemotherapy support, expertise with BMT patients and central lines.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT RN experience.
Graduates with a 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.
Graduates with an 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, unencunbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License.
BLS and PALS from AHA required.
APHON/ONS Chemotherapy certification must be acquired after start date.

Nice To Haves

CPON
CPHON
BMTCN
ONS

Responsibilities

Provides Intermediate Level of Care to patients ages 0-18.
Provides support to Hem/Onc/BMT patients on other units, including chemotherapy support, expertise with BMT patients and central lines.