RN, Adult Medical & Surgical Oncology

Department Overview

6/7VPV Surgical Oncology. Our 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. 

4/5VPV Medical Oncology Our primary teams are Medical Oncology/Cellular Therapy/Radiation Oncology: Stem cell Transplant, Immune cell therapy including CAR-T and TIL, Gene Therapy, Chemotherapy, GVHD, pain crisis, failure to thrive, and end of life. Unit has 64 patient care beds. 

Surgical Oncology - 5 positions available

Medical Oncology - 6 positions available

Internal Employees: Per the ONA Contract 19.8, the effective date of transfer will be discussed and agreed upon at the time of the interview. 

Function/Duties of Position

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience in Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, or Adult inpatient Med/Surg 
• Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) by 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 RN license 
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) by the start date - must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Surgical (CMSRN), Progressive Care (PCCN), or Oncology Specialty certification (OCN)
• Chemotherapy Certification or competency
• Artificial Airway experience (for 6/7VPV only)
• Charge RN Training
• Preceptor RN Training
• 12 Months+ Professional Governance Experience

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. 

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $25K 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
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid)
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-Met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including extensive wellness resources

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research.  We also train the next generation of health care professionals.  As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.  We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu