Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Radiation Oncology - Portland
Portland, OregonAt Kaiser Permanente our nurses are leaders, clinicians, researchers, innovators, and scientists who are contributing toward being an industry-leading voice for advancing evidence-based care. Whether supporting the patient directly in our hospitals or clinics, providing care at home, serving our patients through innovative virtual technology, or managing care delivery teams, Kaiser Permanente nurses utilize scientific evidence and our integrated care model to optimize the total health of our members and the communities we serve. We invite nurses who are passionate about nursing excellence, high-quality compassionate care delivery, professionalism, integrity, teamwork and patient and family centeredness to join our teams so that we can continue to sustain and build upon our culture of excellence.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Success Profile
We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Leadership
- Socially Conscientious
- Trustworthy
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our nurses.
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Medical, Vision & Dental
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Retirement Plans
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Educational Opportunities & Tuition Reimbursement
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Supportive Teams & Resources
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Career Growth & Development
Our Culture
At Kaiser Permanente, we cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. We believe that lifelong learning will expand our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. Our practice is rooted in research and evidence-based care. Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes understanding of our members needs and preferences. At Kaiser Permanente, nurses are highly skilled professionals who exemplify leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving and deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
What Our People Are Saying
Kristen
Relief Charge Nurse
“Working as a nurse at Kaiser Permanente has allowed me the perfect flexible schedule so that I can volunteer as Girl Scout Leader and room parent for both my children. My kids know that I am a hardworking mother who can provide, as well as a mom who can be present and be there for them – and that means everything to me.”
Jazmin
RN, Advice Nurse
“Working for Kaiser Permanente has allowed me to take control of my future and make my goals a possibility. I feel that Kaiser Permanente allows me to keep climbing and moving. Having that ability truly makes me feel empowered.”
Stella
Registered Nurse IV
“Kaiser Permanente has taken me on a personal and educational growth journey. I am supported by a culture of excellence that allows me to be dedicated to patients and patients’ families every day at work. What an honor to be part of Kaiser Permanente.”.
Caitlin
Inpatient Lactation Consultant
“As an RN/IBCLC in Maternal Child, I’m meeting families at a pivotal time — I’m there to help launch a new family into the world. Everything I do has the potential to impact a family’s health for generations to come.”
Kimberly
Quality Coordinator RN
“In Hawaii, your community is your family — or ‘ohana.’ I am able to provide extraordinary patient-centered care to my ohana.”
David
Appointment and Advice RN
“The location is fantastic. Kaiser Permanente is all over the country. You can pick almost any environment you want – from ocean to mountain to city. You’ll still be able to contribute to our mission of providing high quality health care at a local facility.”
Shawn
BSN, RN
“I chose Kaiser Permanente because their staff and providers really show that they care about you. Also, throughout my 12 years of working here I’m always learning something new, and I’ve had many opportunities for growth and development.”
Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA - Radiation Oncology - Portland
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- Minimum three (3) years of experience as an NP or PA OR new graduate NP with at least six (6) months of oncology experience within the last three (3) years.
- Must have flexibility to provide follow up care for oncology patients in both acute and ambulatory patient settings. Assess and diagnose oncology patients, and formulate and implement treatment plans, addressing complex medical conditions. Admit and discharge inpatients, write all needed orders and complete discharge summary within electronic health record during hospital rotation. Round on inpatient oncology patients Monday through Friday, although may share weekend rounding in the future. Document follow-up notes, monitor chemotherapy infusion, identify and treat adverse reactions and effects of therapy. Provide pre and post procedure education, including comprehensive discussions of complex diagnostic and treatment options. Perform exams and provide f/u care; order diagnostic studies and medications, schedule procedures, and provide follow-up.
- Flexibility for independently seeing outpatients in clinic and returns (complete management) for specific oncology diseases and/or conditions to be determined by department chief. Requires flexibility for urgent, unscheduled backup to oncologists for both inpatients and outpatients. May require flexibility to drive from one site to another during the course of a business day.
- Independently perform bone marrow aspirations, and other procedures as determined. Performs other duties as requested.
- The above care must be documented in writing in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. All medical care must be provided in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician) and State licensing.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience as an NP or PA OR new graduate NP with at least six (6) months of oncology experience within the last three (3) years.
- One (1) year of practice in an oncology setting (surgical, radiation, or medical oncology acceptable) within the last three (3) years
- Graduate of approved A.N.A. Nurse Practitioner OR AMA-approved PA training program or equivalent requirements to meet State licensure.
- This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License (Washington) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
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- Physician Assistant License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant National Certificate within 6 months of hire AND Physician Assistant License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
- Thorough and working knowledge of Oncology diseases and conditions and their treatment.
- Thorough and working knowledge of chemotherapy, with particular emphasis on bone marrow aspiration.
- Working knowledge of state health care laws, licensing board regulations and controlled substance regulations.
- Important to know limitations and when to refer patients to the Oncologist.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and plan effective treatment for oncology diseases and conditions.
- Excellent procedure skills, especially with bone marrow aspiration.
- Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment, to see large volume of patients, and to interface with large physician and support staff.
- Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy.
- Writing orders.
- Protocols for blood transfusions, fluid balance, oral intake, bowel and urinary care, IV narcotic and other pain management.
- Post-op protocols for prophylaxis for DVT, mobilization, therapy.
- Knowledge of UM requirements for hospitals.
- Understanding of capabilities of ancillary and support services both IP and OP.
- Knowledge of documentation and coding requirements for both IP and OP.
- Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in Oncology setting.
- Minimum five (5) years as Oncology N.P. or PA.
- Minimum five (5) years of acute care inpatient experience, with emphasis on Oncology procedures.
Notes:
- Working hours may vary dependent on patient needs/scheduling
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