Kaiser Permanente·Portland, Oregon
Provide high-quality oncology care to members through inpatient rounding, diagnosis, and implementation of treatment plans. Manage admissions, discharges, and chemotherapy infusions while providing comprehensive pre and post-procedure education.
Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.
Must have flexibility to provide follow up care for oncology patients in both acute and ambulatory patient settings. Assess and diagnose oncology patients, and formulate and implement treatment plans, addressing complex medical conditions. Admit and discharge inpatients, write all needed orders and complete discharge summary within electronic health record during hospital rotation. Round on inpatient oncology patients Monday through Friday, although may share weekend rounding in the future. Document follow-up notes, monitor chemotherapy infusion, identify and treat adverse reactions and effects of therapy. Provide pre and post procedure education, including comprehensive discussions of complex diagnostic and treatment options. Perform exams and provide f/u care; order diagnostic studies and medications, schedule procedures, and provide follow-up. Flexibility for independently seeing outpatients in clinic and returns (complete management) for specific oncology diseases and/or conditions to be determined by department chief. Requires flexibility for urgent, unscheduled backup to oncologists for both inpatients and outpatients. May require flexibility to drive from one site to another during the course of a business day. Independently perform bone marrow aspirations, and other procedures as determined. Performs other duties as requested. The above care must be documented in writing in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. All medical care must be provided in accordance with accepted practice standards, hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician) and State licensing.
Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience in Oncology setting. Minimum five (5) years as Oncology N.P. Minimum five (5) years of acute care inpatient experience, with emphasis on Oncology procedures.
• Includes rotations/travel to satellite clinics for coverage and hospital duty coverage. 4 x 10hr shifts (candidate to discuss scheduled day off).
Requires a Nurse Practitioner degree and licensure in Oregon and Washington, with at least three years of NP experience or six months of oncology experience for new graduates. Proficiency in bone marrow aspirations and thorough knowledge of oncology diseases and chemotherapy is essential.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Oregon are often driven by ongoing demand in primary care, specialty care, and outpatient settings, especially for clinicians who can work across patient populations. These positions are competitive because employers commonly want an active Oregon PA or NP license, plus quick completion of DOT certification and DEA licensure after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure timeline and certification readiness before applying.
