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Department Overview
The nurse in this position will provide comprehensive care to pediatric hematology and oncology patients in an ambulatory and infusion setting. The Registered Nurse provides complex care coordination, extensive phone triage, and clinic management including the shared facilitation of clinical research trials, infusion and BMT.Â
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Function/Duties of Position
Patient Population
- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology PatientsÂ
- Pediatric Infusion PatientsÂ
 The nurse in this position will provide comprehensive care to Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT patients in an ambulatory setting, including administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, blood products, and supportive care. The RN also will provide infusion therapy for specialty service patients such as gastroenterology, nephrology, neurology, immunology, genetics, and more. Â
Required Qualifications
Department Specific Requirements:
- Previous experience with Epic EMR, including Epic Beacon application.
- APHON chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification- or obtained within 6 months of start
- PALS certification
- BLS certification
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric or Adult Hematology/Oncology/BMT nursing or:
- 2 years of recent (within the last 3 years) Previous experience in Pediatric or Adult Ambulatory Infusion nursing
- 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 at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- BLS must not expire during orientation
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Additional Details
Length 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.
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Why apply to OHSU?
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