Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Sarcoma Care Neighborhood
Fred Hutch, Seattle, WA, United States
Overview
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute–designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID‑19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease, and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical‑care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Our fully integrated research and clinical‑care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity, and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Registered Nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary care team. This role provides patient‑centric care and is primarily responsible for nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position is a full‑time 1.0 FTE. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at our South Lake Union location.
Responsibilities
Assesses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluates patients’ adaptation to health changes
Develops a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment
Educates patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side‑effects and symptom management
Coordinates with inter‑disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
Refers patients, families and caregivers as appropriate to other clinical resources/professionals such as social work, home health care, clinical nutrition, etc.
Implements, evaluates, and modifies plan of care
Integrates research and evidence‑based knowledge into clinical practice
Nursing Care and Assessment
Demonstrate knowledge of standard treatment and medication side‑effects
Perform nursing assessment, review relevant lab results, assess pain and other symptoms
Administer IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and blood products
Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Demonstrate awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of many agents administered and use correct precautions when handling them
Follow all procedures regarding safe disposal of any materials used in the administration of chemotherapy or other hazardous agents and blood products
Patient and Family Education
Provide patient and family education in coordination with treatment and care plan
Conduct learning needs assessment for patient and caregiver(s)
Ensure patients have clinic contact information and understand when to call if symptoms arise or persist post‑infusion therapy
Communication and Teamwork
Communicate or elevate patient symptoms and concerns to provider as needed
Collaborate with the care team to provide effective and efficient patient care
Request consultation from social work, dietician, spiritual care, or other supportive care teams when patient’s situation indicates
Professional Development and Clinic Engagement
Participate in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and must upgrade to an MSL primary state of residence, WA, within 60 days of hire (this requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval)
Applicants that do not have previous oncology experience will receive additional training and support
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 3 months of hire)
Additional certification may be required depending upon department
Critical thinking; ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge
Ability to develop clinical judgment
Time‑management skills; ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open‑ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying responses
Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skills
Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Two years of nursing experience preferred
Certification in oncology or specialty practice area
2 years of RN Oncology experience in an ambulatory infusion setting
Pay and Benefits
The hourly pay range for this position is $54.78 to $101.42, which includes the per diem differential. Pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H‑1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H‑1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Fred Hutch offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206‑667‑4700.
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute–designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID‑19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease, and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical‑care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Our fully integrated research and clinical‑care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity, and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
The Registered Nurse is a member of an interdisciplinary care team. This role provides patient‑centric care and is primarily responsible for nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position is a full‑time 1.0 FTE. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, at our South Lake Union location.
Responsibilities
Assesses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluates patients’ adaptation to health changes
Develops a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment
Educates patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side‑effects and symptom management
Coordinates with inter‑disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
Refers patients, families and caregivers as appropriate to other clinical resources/professionals such as social work, home health care, clinical nutrition, etc.
Implements, evaluates, and modifies plan of care
Integrates research and evidence‑based knowledge into clinical practice
Nursing Care and Assessment
Demonstrate knowledge of standard treatment and medication side‑effects
Perform nursing assessment, review relevant lab results, assess pain and other symptoms
Administer IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and blood products
Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Demonstrate awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of many agents administered and use correct precautions when handling them
Follow all procedures regarding safe disposal of any materials used in the administration of chemotherapy or other hazardous agents and blood products
Patient and Family Education
Provide patient and family education in coordination with treatment and care plan
Conduct learning needs assessment for patient and caregiver(s)
Ensure patients have clinic contact information and understand when to call if symptoms arise or persist post‑infusion therapy
Communication and Teamwork
Communicate or elevate patient symptoms and concerns to provider as needed
Collaborate with the care team to provide effective and efficient patient care
Request consultation from social work, dietician, spiritual care, or other supportive care teams when patient’s situation indicates
Professional Development and Clinic Engagement
Participate in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and must upgrade to an MSL primary state of residence, WA, within 60 days of hire (this requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval)
Applicants that do not have previous oncology experience will receive additional training and support
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 3 months of hire)
Additional certification may be required depending upon department
Critical thinking; ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge
Ability to develop clinical judgment
Time‑management skills; ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open‑ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying responses
Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skills
Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Two years of nursing experience preferred
Certification in oncology or specialty practice area
2 years of RN Oncology experience in an ambulatory infusion setting
Pay and Benefits
The hourly pay range for this position is $54.78 to $101.42, which includes the per diem differential. Pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H‑1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H‑1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Fred Hutch offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206‑667‑4700.
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