Oncology Infusion - Outpatient Advanced Practice Providers; Nurse Practitioner

Oncology Infusion – Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider

Location: South Waterfront – OHSU Center for Health & Healing, Building 2 (CHH2)

Job Type: Faculty – Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $121,356 – $174,063 (education, experience, and OHSU Compensation Plan for APPs)

Position: Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate)

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is the flagship academic health center in Oregon. OHSU is the only academic health center in the nation to offer Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) faculty rank, protected academic time and advancement within the professorial pathway, affirming our commitment to the academic and scholarly contributions of advanced practice.

Weekdays: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM (7 days on / 7 days off). Weekends: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Coverage:
Monday through Sunday. Unit operates 365 days a year.

• Triage phone calls from patients and answer questions.
• Ensure a seamless, effective care experience through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Partner with clinic leadership to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for education and training of staff, colleagues, and students.

• Provide comprehensive clinical management of patients receiving infusion therapy in an outpatient oncology setting.
• Respond to and manage adverse infusion reactions and other emergencies.
• Assess patient condition when notified of an urgent need and order necessary medications, imaging studies, or other supportive care interventions.
• Communicate with the primary treatment team regarding adverse reactions or urgent patient issues.
• Provide patient education.
• Consult with Outpatient Treatment Unit (OTU) nurses.
• Ensure OTU has APP coverage at all times, working collaboratively with colleagues and covering for peers on leave.
• Provide urgent medical care for same‑day evaluations.
• Provide medical care independently or in conjunction with attending physicians.
• Review labs and imaging as appropriate.
• Assure appropriate setting of care (ambulatory, inpatient, critical care, acute care).
• Document findings, assessment, and plan in progress notes per OHSU guidelines.
• Manage symptoms of complex patients collaboratively with oncology nurses, palliative care, social workers, and others.
• Maintain communication with primary care providers and other agencies as appropriate.
• Deliver care to patients on clinical trials per protocol guidelines with timely notification of principal investigator or study coordinator and documentation of adverse events.

• Identify and engage in opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care.
• Promote use of appropriate research findings in practice to exceed care standards.
• Collaborate with physician leadership, nurse managers, nursing staff, and social workers to prevent and respond to patient complaints.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year as an APP in oncology.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current, active Oregon Nurse Practitioner license.
• State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner prescriptive privileges.
• DEA certificate.

Physician Assistant:

• Current, active Physician Assistant license in Oregon.
• DEA certificate.

Certifications:

• ACLS/BLS required.

• 2+ years of APP experience in Hematology & Medical Oncology.
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills.

As an OHSU faculty member, you will have access to robust, competitive benefits covering medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program, wellness support, and more. OHSU is committed to belonging, fostering a culture that is inclusive, equitable and accepting of all.

Oregon Health & Science University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate on the basis of protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503‑494‑5148 or aaeo.