Description

RN, CHH Oncology Knight Cancer

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-36651
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: CHH Oncology Treatment Unit-Knight Cancer Institute
Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday-Sunday, four 10-hour shifts
Posting Hours: 0700-1730
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes
LinkedIn Job Code: #LI-SC1

Department Overview
The Knight Cancer Institute Oncology Treatment Unit is a 55-chair outpatient infusion unit that serves the diverse needs of oncology patients, including solid tumor, hematological malignancy, bone marrow-transplant, benign hematology, as well as off-service patients. The infusion staff works closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidenced-based, patient-centered nursing care. 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 employeeTwo separate above market pension plans to choose fromVacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-timeHolidays - 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-timeSubstantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)Tuition ReimbursementInnovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function/Duties of Position
Patient Populations:
• Hematologic Malignancies: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Allogeneic/ Autologous Transplant, CAR-T, TIL, DLI, etc.
• Medical Oncology: Sarcoma, Head and Neck, Breast, Lung, GI/GU, Prostate, etc.
• Classical Hematology: Bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, anemias, white blood cell disorders, platelet disorders. 

• Variable work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Working conditions that include multi-tasking, multiple interruptions, and environmental exposures such as noise, human tissues/fluids, hazardous medications, or radiation.

Physical requirements necessary to perform nursing duties such as:

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 35 lbs. independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel.
• Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids.
• Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel.
• Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment. Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax.
• Equipment: Must be able to use medical and non-medical unit equipment required to perform essential functions of this position.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years hospital nursing experience in hematology/oncology and/or bone marrow transplant required.
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
• ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy provider card upon hire.
• Oregon Health and Science University NCI Collaborative Systemic Cancer Therapies for the Oncology Nurse course.
• Oregon Health and Science University NCI Collaborative 2-year renewal course.
  
• The RN must hold one Professional certification or meet Commission on Cancer education requirements:
• Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse's specialty (OCN, BMTCN, etc.) by an accredited certification program.
• Completion of 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer requirements.
Internal ONA applicants: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferredCurrent, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse LicenseBLS 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

Preferred Qualifications

• OCN or BMTCN certification preferred

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.

 
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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