Registered Nurse - Infusion - Northwest Clinic - Per Diem

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. Together, 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. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. The Registered Nurse - Infusion 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 will be per diem, shifts will be Monday‑Friday, 10 hour shifts from 7:30AM–6:00PM. The position will be located at the Northwest Clinic in North Seattle, WA. Job Details Job ID: 31129 Type: Regular Per‑Diem Location: US‑WA‑Seattle Category: Nursing and Nursing Support Responsibilities Primary 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. Key Responsibilities Nursing Care and Assessment Demonstrates knowledge of standard treatment and medication side effects. Performs nursing assessment, reviews relevant lab results, and assesses pain and other symptoms. Administers IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and blood products. Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Demonstrates an awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of many of the agents administered and uses correct precautions when handling them. Follows 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 Provides patient and family education in coordination with treatment and care plan. Conducts learning needs assessment for patient and caregiver(s). Ensures patients have clinic contact information and understand when to call if symptoms arise or persist post‑infusion therapy. Communication and Teamwork Communicates or escalates patient symptoms and concerns to provider as needed. Collaborates with the care team to provide effective and efficient patient care. Requests consultation from social work, dietitian, spiritual care, and/or any other supportive care teams when patient’s situation indicates. Professional Development and Clinic Engagement Participates in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Required Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and MSL primary state of residence must be updated to WA within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval. Applicants without 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. Additional certification may be required dependent upon department. ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 3 months of hire). Critical thinking; the 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; the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently. Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open‑ended questions, and exploring cues. 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 requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response. Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Certification in oncology or specialty practice area. 2 years of RN oncology experience in an ambulatory infusion setting. The hourly pay range for this position is from $54.78 to $101.42 , which includes the per diem differential, and 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 Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked). Additional Information 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)