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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon · Hybrid

RN, Nurse Navigator

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55.24-$92.02/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Department Overview
The Adult Ambulatory Oncology Clinic at OHSU Center for Health and Healing, building 2 (CHH2) serves patients within Medical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies, Cellular Therapy, Gynecologic Oncology, Palliative Care and Classical Hematology. We collaborate with Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Infusion services, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional oncology care for our patients and community. This position works with Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy patients.
Function/Duties of Position
We collaborate with Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Infusion services, Dietitians, Pharmacy, Social Work, Case Management and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide exceptional oncology care for our patients and community. This position works with Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy patients.
Hybrid work schedule with variable 8 or 10-hour days Monday-Friday.
Must be able to work in a busy clinic environment and prioritize duties with multiple interruptions throughout the day.
Must be able to use medical and non-medical unit equipment required to perform essential functions of this position.
Required Qualifications
Three years of Oncology nursing experience within the past five years
BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
WA Multi-state Compact license with a Washington residence within 3 months of date of hire.
BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
The RN must have one of the following:
Current OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification or
Current BMTCN (Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse) or
Complete 18 cancer related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle, per Commission on Cancer requirements.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
Ambulatory Oncology coordination experience preferred.
Additional Details
Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse
External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue.0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
Tuition Reimbursement
Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources
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 askhr@ohsu. edu

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Navigator collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional oncology care for patients within Hematologic Malignancy and Cellular Therapy. They are responsible for coordinating patient care in a busy clinic environment while managing multiple daily interruptions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of oncology nursing experience and hold a current Oregon State Registered Nurse license. A BSN or ADN degree is required, with ADN holders needing to enroll in a BSN program within three years of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hematologic malignancy carePatient navigationMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical assessmentMedical equipment operationPrioritizationCommunication

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health care plans (100% covered for full-time employees, 88% for dependents)
$50K term life insurance at no cost
Two pension plans
Vacation 192-288 hours/year
Holidays up to 64 hours/year
Sick leave 96 hours/year
Public transportation discounts
Tuition Reimbursement