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The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program and Doernbecher Infusion Center is a regional referral program for children with cancers, blood disorders and those needing bone marrow transplant or other stem cell therapies such as CAR-T therapy.  The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program also participates in clinical trials through many national consortia and the Doernbecher Infusion Center supports these trials as well as new therapies for children in other pediatric specialties.  We provide expert nursing care to any infant, child, adolescent or young adult who presents with these conditions.

$10,000 Hiring Bonus and Relocation Package (up to $10,000 DOE) available.

Here are some reasons to be excited about the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic and Doernbecher Infusion Center at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital:

• OHSU is a Magnet designated hospital.
• The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program participates in clinical trials and innovative research through several consortia including:  The Children’s Oncology Group (COG), Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia and Lymphoma (TACL), Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortia (PNOC).  The program also participates in a number of industry sponsored trials.
• The Pediatric Oncology Program and Doernbecher Infusion Center are currently working to provide Naxitamab, a newly approved immunotherapy for neuroblastoma patients with relapsed or refractory disease and will be one of only a few centers on  the west coast to offer this therapy.
• The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program partners with the OHSU Hemophilia Program, one of 12 federally funded regional centers nationwide to support clinical care and new clinical research trials.
• The Doernbecher Infusion Center supports the Pediatric Oncology Program as well as several other pediatric sub-specialties to provide clinical care and offer access to therapies and clinical trials, examples include new therapies for diabetes, spinal muscular atrophy and other genetic disorders.
• There are many exciting opportunities to expand access to the Doernbecher Infusion Center and we added an APP (advanced practice provider) team to staff the Doernbecher Infusion Center and support this growth in fall 2022.
• We have 10 infusion bays, 8 clinic exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms and 2 isolation rooms. Our size allows for close working relationships with the clinical team, and with patients and their families.

This is a day shift only position- evening or weekend work would be rare and in emergency situations only.

Here are some reasons to be excited about living in Portland:

• The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! We have extraordinary beaches to the West and the wild, scenic, and fun Columbia River Gorge to the East. National forests are everywhere. You can be skiing, beach combing or deep in a forest in 2 hours.
• It is a great walking and biking city, with plenty of public transportation, a beautiful airport with non-stop flights to loads of international destinations, a population that celebrates the arts, a culture of great food, and artisan coffee. 
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This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• $25K 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
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year for full time, prorated for part-time
• Holidays: up to 8 paid holidays per year for full-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education:

• BSN or higher degree in nursing; AND
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field, or in process

Experience:

• Five years of experience as a registered nurse in a related specialty; AND
• Two years recent related management/leadership experience.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Experience in complex organization environments.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation software.

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Professional certification in nursing leadership-Nurse Executive/Administrator within 3 years of assuming the manager role.
• Unencumbered Oregon RN License BLS for healthcare provider
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Education:

• Master's degree in nursing leadership

Experience:

• Experience in nursing management
• Three years of recent management/leadership experience in the related clinical area of practice

*Bonus Disclaimer: Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Hillsboro Medical Center and current OHSU employees in the same role are not eligible for a hiring bonus.