Per Diem APP Clinical Associate

Department Overview

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

Function/Duties of Position

The Per Diem APP Clinical Associate delivers care aligned with a defined scope of practice in the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Infusion Center, with work expectations operationalized through departmental workflows, productivity standards, and performance expectations consistent with the CBA and institutional policies.

This role is structured to meet contract-defined work expectations of variable annual shifts, inclusive of daytime and weekend coverage, aligned with the clinical coverage model and patient care needs of the service.

The APP Clinical Associate will participate in departmental scheduling processes, including weekends, with scheduling practices aligned to contract provisions, equitable distribution of coverage, and maintenance of safe, consistent clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Serves as covering provider for the Doernbecher Infusion Center, including approximately one weekend per month.
• Evaluates and manages acute issues arising during treatment, including hypersensitivity and infusion reactions, chemotherapy and immunotherapy side effects, fever, and new symptoms; determines need for escalation, transfer, or admission.
• All APPs are expected to support the clinical, education, and research mission of OHSU through routine clinical care that includes working with students, trainees, and patients participating in research, consistent with their role, scope of practice, and applicable contract and institutional policies.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in the specialty of Pediatric Acute Care/Primary Care from an accredited program in a recognized APRN specialty

• OR -

• Successful completion of a Master Degree in Physician Assistant/Associate Studies from an accredited program.

  - OR –

• Appropriate equivalent degree and certification.

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current RN and APRN NP licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current national ANCC Certification in the area of specialization.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification as indicated for the position.
• DEA Certification.

 - OR -

• Current PA licensure with the Oregon Medical Board.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification.
• DEA Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Pediatrics.

Additional Details

Union Representation: This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association, Advance Practice United, subject to the active collective bargaining agreement.

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Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]