Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantAssociate

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The Knight Cancer Institute Center for Hematologic Malignancies (CHM) outpatient clinic provides care for multiple different types of hematologic malignancies including Lymphomas Leukemias and Multiple Myeloma.

We are seekingan Advanced Practice Provider who will provide clinical management of adult ambulatory patients with multiple myeloma to join our dedicated Myeloma Program.

Position Summary:

OHSU classification: Clinical Associate APP represented by the Oregon Nurses Association & Advance Practice United subject to the active collective bargaining agreement.

ThisClinical Associate-APPprovides care in conjunction with a teamcomprisedof physicians APPs RN coordinators and other allied health may practice both independentlyorin a shared-care model with physicians asdeterminedby the needs of the team. Additionally this APPwillperform procedures and may intermittently provide oversight to the infusion unit.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and demonstrate clinical knowledge and oncologic experienceto supporta complex patientpopulation.

The Clinical Associate-APP delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in Outpatient Adult Medical Oncology with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows productivity standards and performance expectations consistent with the collective bargaining agreement and institutional policies.

This role is structured to meet contract-defined work expectations inclusive of daytime coverage aligned with the clinical coverage model and patient care needs of the service. A fixed schedule will bedeterminedat the time ofhireand may include evening weekend and holiday coverage.

Location:

Center for Health & Healing Building 2 multiple floors (primary location)

Center for Health & Healing Building 1 (for occasional procedures as needed)

Marquam Hill (for occasional procedures as needed)

Clinical Responsibilities:

• APP will manage their own template of patients each day including individuals undergoing chemotherapy immunotherapy research and long-term follow-up care. Shifts may include triage consults pre-treatment visits urgent visits and follow up.
• Work collaboratively with clinic management on process improvement projects
• Provide education to colleagues staff and students
• May intermittently provide oversight of the infusion unit responding to acute infusion reactions and urgent medical issues
• Adhere to institutional clinical pathways guidelines and policies
• After appropriate proctoring APPs will independently perform procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to:
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • IT chemotherapy
  • Omaya
  • Skin Biopsy

General responsibilities:

All APPs are expected to maintain professional standards in all aspects of role performance including consistent participation in unit and departmental meetings routine monitoring and timely response to organizational communications (e.g. email) and adherence to established deadlines for institutional and departmental requirements.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years APP experience in oncology

Completion of an APP Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology may substitute for two years of the required experience.

Education:

Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty ( Practitioner)

- OR -

Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

Registrations Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing
• Licensure with Washington Board of Nursing (within 90 days of start date)
• Current national certification in the area of specialization
• Certification as indicated for the position
• DEA Certification

-OR-

• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board
• PA licensure with the Washington Medical Board (within 90 days of start date)
• Current NCCPA Certification
• DEA Certification

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• 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 skills including clear concise and professional interaction with patients families and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to coordinated team-based care
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making including the ability to recognize and respond to clinical deterioration
• Proficiency in documentation and use of electronic health record (EHR) 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 provide education to patients families and learners (e.g. students trainees new APPs)
• Demonstrated professionalism accountability and reliability in meeting responsibilities and deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
• Commitment to continuous learning and adherence to institutional policies standards and evidence-based practice

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to travel between floors and clinical offices

• Current BLS or ACLS
• Experience working with a multiple myeloma patient population
• Experience working with clinical trials and experimental therapeutics
• Experience with EPIC and Beacon
• Hematology/Oncology certification
• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning in complex hematologic/oncologic malignancies and cellular therapy patients
• Ability to recognize and manage oncologic chemotherapy biotherapy management and cellular therapy-related complications) including monitoring and toxicity management
• Strong clinical judgment and timely escalation of care for acutely ill and immunocompromised patients
• Proficiency performing necessary procedures (e.g. bone marrow biopsies and aspirates lumbar punctures administration of chemotherapy
• Effective communication with patients families and multidisciplinary teams including complex care discussions and transitions of care
• Ability to collaborate across specialties (e.g. oncology infectious disease critical care pharmacy case management) to coordinate comprehensive care
• Proficiency in EHR documentation order entry and utilization of oncology-specific treatment plans and pathways
• Ability to educate patients families and learners on complex disease processes treatments and supportive care needs
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety standards related to high-risk therapies and immunocompromised populations
• Demonstrated adaptability in managing evolving therapies protocols and clinical workflows in cellular therapy and transplant care
• Commitment to evidence-based practice regulatory standards (e.g. FACT CoC) and continuous professional development
• Commitment to carry out job responsibilities in an effective ethical and professional manner

Apply online via OHSU Careers Site. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

OHSU employees have access to robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical dental and vision plans generous paid time off multiple retirement options participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program wellnesssupportand more.

Youllalso find a commitment to belonging. OHSU welcomes diverse people and ideas and we foster a culture that is inclusiveequitableand accepting of all. We aim to help you:

• Feelsupported.
• Explore well-being programs and resources.
• Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.
• Find fulfillment by balancing worklifeand community.

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