Oncology Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate

Department Overview

OHSU is the flagship academic health center in Oregon. At OHSU, APPs thrive as clinicians, educators, researchers, and leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

 

The Knight Cancer Institute Outpatient Clinics deliver comprehensive care to adult ambulatory patients diagnosed with a wide range of cancers, including solid tumors and benign hematology.

 

We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Thoracic, Head & Neck Program.

Function/Duties of Position

Position Summary:

 

OHSU classification: Clinical Associate APP, represented by the Oregon Nurses Association & Advance Practice United, subject to the active collective bargaining agreement.

 

This Clinical Associate-APP provides care in conjunction with a team comprised of physicians, APPs, RN coordinators, and other allied health professionals. APPs may practice both independently or in a shared-care model with physicians, as determined by the needs of the team. Additionally, this APP will perform procedures and may intermittently provide oversight to the infusion unit.  

 

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and demonstrate clinical knowledge and oncologic experience to support a complex patient population.

 

​The Clinical Associate-APP delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in Outpatient Adult Medical Oncology, with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows, productivity standards, and performance expectations consistent with the collective bargaining agreement and institutional policies.

 

​This role is structured to meet contract-defined work expectations, inclusive of daytime coverage, aligned with the clinical coverage model and patient care needs of the service. A fixed schedule will be determined at the time of hire and may include evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. 

 

Location:

Center for Health & Healing, Building 2, multiple floors (primary location)

Center for Health & Healing, Building 1 (for occasional procedures, as needed)

Marquam Hill (for occasional procedures, as needed)

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Clinical Responsibilities:

• APP will manage their own template of patients each day, including individuals undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, research, and long-term follow-up care. Shifts may include triage, consults, pre-treatment visits, urgent visits, and follow up.
• Work collaboratively with clinic management on process improvement projects
• Provide education to colleagues, staff and students
• May intermittently provide oversight of the infusion unit, responding to acute infusion reactions and urgent medical issues
• Adhere to institutional clinical pathways, guidelines, and policies
• After appropriate proctoring, APPs will independently perform procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to:
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • IT chemotherapy
  • Omaya
  • Skin Biopsy

​​​General responsibilities:

 

All APPs are expected to maintain professional standards in all aspects of role performance, including consistent participation in unit and departmental meetings, routine monitoring and timely response to organizational communications (e.g., email), and adherence to established deadlines for institutional and departmental requirements. ​​

Required Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years APP experience in oncology

Completion of an APP Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology may substitute for two years of the required experience.

 

Education:

 

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty ( Practitioner), 

 

​ - OR -

 

Successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

 

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: 

• ​​Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing
• Licensure with Washington Board of Nursing (within 90 days of start date)
• ​Current national certification in the area of specialization
• ​Certification as indicated for the position
• ​DEA Certification

-OR-

• ​Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board
• PA licensure with the Washington Medical Board (within 90 days of start date)
• ​Current NCCPA Certification
• ​DEA Certification

​​Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnos