The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.
The Center for Hematologic Malignancies (CHM) outpatient clinic provides acute and long-term care to patients who have undergone an autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) or received other cellular therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy.
Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:
We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differentlyWe SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellenceWe work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone Function/Duties of PositionSeeing up to 12 patients per day, this APP provides care in conjunction with a team comprised of physicians, advanced practice professionals (APPs), RN coordinators, and other allied health professionals. APPs may practice both independently or in a shared-care model with physicians as determined by the needs of the team. Additionally, this APP may be intermittently provide oversight of the infusion unit, responding to acute infusion reactions and urgent medical issues.
After appropriate proctoring, APPs will independently perform procedures including bone marrow aspirate/biopsy, lumbar puncture, ommaya tap, and skin biopsy.
This position reports through the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Outpatient Manager.
Clinic hours: Four 10-hour days between Monday and Friday. Set schedule to be determined at the time of hiring.
The duties of this position include:
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide medical care independently in the outpatient setting to this select group of patients. Communicate with attending physicians regarding a patient's condition, treatment plans, and urgent medical needsCommunicate with patients and family regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, and their progress. Review labs and imaging as appropriateAssure appropriate setting of care (ambulatory, inpatient, critical care, acute care)Document subjective and objective findings, assessment and plan clearly and accurately in progress notes according to OHSU guidelinesProvide comprehensive symptom management of complex patients by working collaboratively with oncology nurses, palliative care providers, social workers and others based on patient needMaintain communication with primary care providers and other individuals and agencies (e.g. skilled nursing facilities) as appropriateDeliver care to patients receiving treatment on clinical trials per protocol guidelines with timely notification of principal investigator/research nurse or study coordinator and appropriate documentation of adverse eventsProvide urgent medical care for stem cell therapy/transplant patients requiring same day evaluationAdhere to best practice protocols and OHSU specific policies
Education:
Assist in meeting the educational needs of patients, family members, staff, residents, fellows, nursing and medical students, and others as appropriateCollaborate with team members to establish or revise clinical pathways and patient education materialsAssist in training of newly hired APPsWork with clinic and hospital staff to optimize order sets, patient instructions, and other infrastructure that supports patient careAttend and participate in Grand Rounds, OHSU conferences, tumor boards, fellow lectures, national conferences, and other learning opportunities as available
Quality and Research:
Identify and engage in opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of care provided to stem cell transplant/therapy patientsPromote use of appropriate research findings in practice to exceed the standards of careWork with the physician leadership, nurse managers, nursing staff and social workers to prevent and/or respond to patient complaintsEffectively manage clinic resources Required QualificationsEducation & experience:
Nurse Practitioner:
Current and active Nurse Practitioner license for the state of OregonState of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive PrivilegesDEA certificatePhysician Assistant:
Current and active Physician Assistant license for State of OregonDEA certificateKnowledge, skills, and abilities:
2+ years of APP experience in hematology and/or hematopoietic cell therapy. Additional DetailsApply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.
We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:
Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employeesCovered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU25 days a year of paid time off8 days of sick time off Commuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual Merit IncreaseGrowth/Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts to local and major businesses#linkedin #indeed #knightcancerjobs #knightfacultyjobs #knightAPPjobs
All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.