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RN, Adult Surgical Oncology

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR

Shift
Nights
Unit
Oncology

Posted Jul 17 · Not open to new grads

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Orientation
Transition-to-practice program
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the OR staff range

OR staff postings that state pay run $39/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $66/hr, across 242 postings.

About this role

Department

Overview

Adult Surgical Oncology Inpatient Care Unit for OHSU.

Our primary teams are Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, General Surgery, Gynecology Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. We collaborate with PT/OT, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management, Speech and Language Pathologists and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional care for our patients.

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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

  • We have 7-night shift positions in Surgical Oncology
  • 5 of them are .9
  • 2 of them are .75

Function/Duties of Position

Our unit has 30 private beds and 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
  • Minimum of 1 year of Adult Acute Care Cardiac experience within the past 2 years

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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or Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSN) Radiation Safety training Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility Minimum of 1 year of Adult Acute Care Cardiac experience within the past 2 years Additional Details…· from this posting

Requirements

  • 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
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  • 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
  • National Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSN)
  • Radiation Safety training
  • Experience in a high-level acuity medical facility
  • Minimum of 1 year of Adult Acute Care Cardiac experience within the past 2 years

Place

City
Portland, OR
Median rent
$1,655/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$90,919/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
5% above the national average

Portland area index 105.4, where 100 is the national average.

Portland pairs a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a thriving food, coffee, and craft-brew scene. The Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west sides, and Forest Park offers one of the nation's largest urban wilderness escapes. It's a magnet for nurses who want outdoor access without leaving city limits.

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Approximate location in Portland, OR. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

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