Per Diem APP Clinical Associate

Per Diem App Clinical Associate

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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