Department OverviewOur primary teams are Surgical Oncology, Complex Abdominal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Foregut Surgery, ENT/OMFS, Gynecology Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. Unit has 64 patient care beds.
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:- 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
Function/Duties of PositionOur 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.
Department Specific Working Conditions: 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.
Required Qualifications- Must have 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
Preferred Qualifications- National Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSN)
- Radiation Safety training
- Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility
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Additional DetailsLength of Orientation - Experienced Nurse
- External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
- Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
