DCH 10C Hematology/Oncology/BMT Clinic and Specialty Infusion Center that serves Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and cellular therapy patients. The nurse in this position will provide comprehensive care to pediatric hematology/oncology patients in an ambulatory setting, including administration of chemotherapy, blood products and supportive care. 

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.

The nurse will need to be or become certified to administer chemotherapy through the Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (APHON) curriculum. The RN also will provide infusion therapy for specialty service patients such as gastroenterology and nephrology. In addition, the nurse will be assigned to coordinate care for two to three Hematology Oncology providers patient populations.

 

Patient Populations:

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients

Pediatric Infusion Patients

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric or Adult Hematology/Oncology/BMT or Ambulatory Infusion nursing
• Current nursing professional certification in APHON chemotherapy/biotherapy administration
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 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

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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