RN, Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

Department Overview

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Clinic is part of the Pulmonary Division at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and provides highly specialized, comprehensive care for individuals living with cystic fibrosis. The clinic supports patients across the continuum of CF care, addressing the complex and evolving medical, treatment, and supportive needs associated with this chronic multisystem disease.

The CF care team is multidisciplinary and includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. The team collaborates to provide evidence-based, coordinated, and patient-centered care focused on optimizing health outcomes, supporting treatment adherence and self-management, and improving quality of life for individuals and families living with CF.

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 Position

The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary CF care team, providing specialized nursing care, patient and family education, care coordination, and clinical support to individuals living with cystic fibrosis across the continuum of care. The RN works closely with CF providers and members of the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, timely, evidence-based care and support patients and families in managing the complex medical, psychosocial, and treatment needs associated with CF.

Using professional nursing judgment and the nursing process, the RN provides comprehensive assessment, clinical management, patient and family education, triage, and care coordination for individuals living with CF. The RN addresses acute and ongoing clinical needs, supports CF self-management and treatment adherence, and coordinates care, testing, referrals, medications, and other services based on individual patient needs. This includes supporting scheduled CF clinic visits, annual CF evaluations, follow-up care, and ongoing communication with patients and families through telephone, electronic messaging, and other appropriate modalities.

The RN supports continuity of CF care across inpatient and ambulatory settings, including hospital admissions and transitions of care. The RN collaborates with inpatient nursing, pharmacies, insurance providers, social work, nutrition, respiratory therapy, and other healthcare professionals to address barriers to treatment and support timely access to medications, therapies, equipment, and other resources. The RN also contributes to CF program quality improvement, evidence-based practice, clinical workflows, patient education resources, and program standards, and serves as a clinical resource to colleagues. The RN demonstrates professional nursing leadership through clinical expertise, collaboration, mentorship, precepting, committee or shared governance participation, and contributions to initiatives that improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, continuity of care, and the patient and family experience.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in the last 5 years.
• 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

• Current, unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• National certification in ambulatory care nursing, or another relevant specialty certification is preferred
• Recent nursing experience (within the last five years) in a Cystic Fibrosis or pulmonary practice caring for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
• Experience providing care to patients with cystic fibrosis and familiarity with CF-specific therapies, treatment regimens, and multidisciplinary care.

Additional Details

Length of Orientation - Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• The RN is expected to attend the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) at least every other year, with annual participation encouraged.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned consistent with CF Foundation recommendations for clinical RN roles supporting individuals with cystic fibrosis and the needs of the CF program.