Instructor / Advanced Practice Provider - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

Link https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher

With 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 OHSU

Link www.ohsu.edu

OHSU'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 16,000 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.

 

About Portland and Oregon

Link https://www.travelportland.com

Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position:

This is a remarkable opportunity for an Advanced Practice Professional to join the Bridges Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. As part of the interdisciplinary team alongside physicians, RNs, chaplains and social workers, the APP will provide excellent clinical care to seriously ill children in the inpatient and outpatient areas. The APP also will have the opportunity to collaborate with other organizations in Oregon to improve the care of children living with life-limiting illness. The APP will work in collaboration with the Medical Director of the Bridges Palliative Care Program, faculty, staff and OHSU leadership to provide service which furthers the University’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

While palliative care experience is strongly preferred, mentorship is available for a dynamic, collaborative advanced practice provider who is eager to learn and has a “hospice heart.”

The APP faculty will have numerous opportunities to become involved in quality improvement work, education, research, and childhood advocacy. Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, the Department of Pediatrics, and the Division of Palliative Care are committed to developing our faculty members’ careers. There is also a pathway for academic advancement for APPs at OHSU.

 

Professional participation is expected, including attendance in relevant educational conferences and didactic conferences.

As teaching is an important portion of the OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital missions, you will be responsible for collaborating with and teaching students and trainees.

 

Function/Duties of Position

 

The Advanced Practice Provider is a faculty member credentialed and privileged to serve as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This role is aligned with the OHSU Dept of Pediatrics mission of clinical, advocacy, research, and educational excellence.

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team to provide excellent clinical care.
• Work to assure a smooth transition of patient care and education between inpatient and outpatient care
• Conduct screening, diagnosis, and medical management
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in Epic
• Communicate to all referring providers and primary care practitioners as needed
• Participate in patient and family education in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Clarify the medical plan of care and assist the team to assure all communication loops are closed
• Provide telephone advice and follow-up phone calls as needed regarding hospitalization, clinic visits, hospice, and community care

 

Education/Advocacy:

• Provide clinical education to fellows, residents, medical and APP students participating in pediatric rotations

• Provide feedback and evaluation, both formally and informally, of medical students, residents, fellows, nursing and other staff

• Provide feedback and guidance in the continuing development and improvement of the Pediatric Palliative Care Fellowship program
• Provide pediatric palliative care education to the local, national and international communities

 

Scholarship/Research:

• APP faculty are expected to have a scholarly activity. This may include educating learners, research, grant supported work, quality improvement projects, academic papers and/or presentations in disciplines related to their field of expertise.
• APP faculty members are often called upon to partner with other providers and members of the department or division research support staff in research activity.  

 

Administrative Activities:

• Participate in quality improvement efforts within the division or hospital
• Participate in faculty meetings at the division, department, APP level

• Attend relevant conferences/committees as assigned by Division head or lead APP
• Strongly encouraged to pursue academic and professional development through attendance and/or participation at national/regional conferences

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher as required by specific Advanced Provider role and:
  • Physician Associate/Assistant requirements
    • Current & Active Physician Associate/Assistant license for State of Oregon
    • Current Physician Assistant National Board Certification
  • Nurse Practitioner requirements
    • Current Acute Care/Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner license for the state of Oregon
    • State of Oregon Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Privileges
    • Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner with required prior experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology inpatient service and or Pediatric Palliative Care competency
• Appropriate National board certification
• Current active DEA license
• Ability to manage a heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
• Proficient in the use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Regular and consistent attendance at work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Pediatrics

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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.