RN / Registered Nurse / Oregon / Any / Pediatric Oncology Resource Nurse Job

Company: Odell Medical Search
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Pediatric Oncology Program in Portland, OR is seeking a Pediatric Oncology Clinic & Infusion Center Resource Nurse to join their team. Outpatient Position

• Variable, Monday-Friday, clinic is open 7:00am and 7:00pm
• This person will work 5-8s at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or 4-10s at 7am-5:30p
• 40% solid 60% liquid
• 10 chairs and 2 procedures room. 2 isolation room. 20% of infusion patient population is non-oncology. Remicade, iron, gastro or neuro patients
• Demonstrates competency in administration of chemotherapy and non- chemotherapy infusions, chemo Intravenous (IV) push and oral chemo.
• Interprets chemotherapy road map in order to verify MD orders for chemotherapy and procedures
• Documents in EMR all care provided, phone advice given, teaching provided
• Thoroughly documents all nursing activities. Records medication start and stop times to ensure appropriate billing.
• Documents clearly and thoroughly so knowledge of patients condition and any psychosocial factors are clear to the next care provide.
• Navigates EMR and Infusion Plan applications proficiently, releasing chemo and lab orders appropriately and timely
• Coordinates care during the assigned day with all members of care team including teachers, social workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, Care Management RN (discharge planner), Palliative Care, Hospice RNs, Child Life, and all Hem/Onc and other pediatric subspecialists who refer patients to the infusion room.
• Takes an active role in planning the workflow of clinic and in a way that maximizes use of rooms and staff.
• Proactively plan follow up visits, look ahead to schedules to help maintain the balance of patients to resources Benefits
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000.
  • Tuition assistance
  • Offers 3 week of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and 12 days sick leave the first year
  • Employer will contribute 12% of annually of your salary for retirement.
    The Community
    • The Portland area is known as one of the top 10 New American Dream Towns
    • The city is within 90 minutes of both the mountains and the coast and is home to vibrant neighborhoods, numerous parks and renowned restaurants as well as a lively music and arts scene.
    • Portland has been recognized as one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the world
    • Situated near the foothills of the Tualatin Mountains, also called the West Hills and the Southwest Hills, which pierce through the Northwest and Southwest regions of the city.
    • Oceanic climate typified by warm, dry summers and mild, damp winters
    • The Columbia River serves as the natural boundary between the states of Washington and Oregon and consequently divides the city of Portland from its most populated suburb Vancouver, Washington.
    • 70 miles from the coast
    • Pacific Coast Range (Mountain range) west of Portland, Outdoors activities.
    • Relatively low energy cost, accessible resources, northsouth and eastwest Interstates, international airport, large marine shipping facilities. (fresh local sea food)
    • Ranked 42nd worldwide quality of life
    • Portland is often awarded "Greenest City in America"
    • Portland is well known for its microbreweries. Called "Beervana" home to more than 60 breweriesmore breweries than any other city in the world.
    • Growing Restaurant scene was recognized by the Food Network Awards as their "Delicious Destination of the Year: A rising city with a fast-growing food scene" for 2007. In 2010, The Washington Post called Portland "one of the best places in the country to dine."[ best city in the world for street food
    • Forest Park is the largest wilderness park within city limits in the United States, covering more than 5,000 acres
    • Portland's city park system has been proclaimed one of the best in America. In its 2013 ParkScore ranking, The Trust for Public Land reported that Portland had the 7th best park system among the 50 most populous U.S. cities
    • MAX (short for Metropolitan Area Express) light rail system, which connects the city and suburbs Portland Street cars for Downtown Qualifications
      • BSN required
      • Previous Experience in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology including administration of chemotherapy and blood products required
      • Minimum two years of pediatric nursing experience with acutely ill patients.
      • APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider.
      • Previous experience with Epic preferred.
      • CPHON certification preferred

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