Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our outstanding cancer care team at Celilo Cancer Center in The Dalles, Oregon. This is a unique opportunity to join a community-based health system that provides exceptional clinical care in an environment that promotes healing, health and wellness.

The Celilo Cancer Center at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in collaboration with OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, provides full-spectrum cancer care, including expertise in medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, breast and reconstructive surgery. Celilo Cancer Center offers our patients Reiki, a healing garden, and a free wig/hat program. We have a robust on-site nurse navigation program for breast cancer and oral chemotherapy, and we are proud to have chemotherapy nurses who maintain their specialty oncology nursing certification. We participate in in annual cancer screening and awareness events.

Located 85 miles east of Portland in the majestic Columbia River Gorge, The Dalles features old-growth forests, rushing waterfalls, and year-round access to outdoor recreation, including downhill and cross-country skiing, world-class water sports, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The area boasts award-winning wineries, affordable housing, and, most importantly, warm, friendly people. In our small town, you will get to know your patients and their families and build relationships that will last a lifetime.

The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical services within the scope of practice of his/her specialty and in alignment with the Adventist Health mission; adheres to all evaluation, treatment, procedure and mediation guidelines as directed by clinical and department policies and state or federal law; conducts self-in a professional manner, strictly following confidentiality policies and working cooperatively and supportively with other staff; regularly evaluates staff and provider performance, providing constructive feedback and realistic expectations.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient/client served in the clinic, department or appropriate assignment. Based on this; knowledge, he/she provides service according to the identified age specific needs.

We are looking for:

• Master's of Science in Nursing, certification in Oncology Nursing, certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse, applicable state license as Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Prescriptive Privileges required.
• Preferred AOCNP certification
• DEA licensure, minimum of 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner in medical oncology.
• Knowledgeable with electronic medical records system.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working with peers, clinical, and support staff.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive pay
  
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus
  
• CME allowance
  
• Paid time away from clinic
  
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  
• 401 & 457(b) retirement plans
  
• Long and short-term disability
  
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance
  
• Loan repayment
  
• Rural Tax Credit eligibility
  
• On-site childcare

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