Ambulatory Oncology Palliative Nurse Navigator

Department Overview

The Oncology Palliative Nurse Navigator will work collaboratively with the Community Hem/Onc teams when a patient is referred to the department and throughout the cancer continuum. A oncology palliative nurse navigator (ONN) is a professional RN with oncology-specific clinical knowledge who offers individual assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, an ONN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer continuum. The ONN will work with the ONS core competencies as the guide. The ONN competencies to be performed: (a) coordination of care, (b) communication to patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, (c) patient and family education, and (d) professional role.

Function/Duties Of Position

The Adult Community Hematology Oncology clinics serve patients within Medical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies, Gynecologic Oncology, Palliative Care, and Classical Hematology. We collaborate with Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Infusion services, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional oncology care for our patients and community. This position works with our oncology patients in collaboration with our palliative care department.

Required Qualifications

• Unencumbered Washington RN license or WA Multi-state Compact license with a Washington residence
• Three years of Oncology experience within the past five years.
• The RN must have one of the following:
• Current OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification or
• Current BMTCN (Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse) or
• Complete 36 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer requirements.
• Annual and just-in-time competencies and health compliance requirements determined by the organization, unit, regulatory body, and other evidence-based factors.
• 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 the 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
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

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.