Registered Nurse - Transplant Clinic

Registered NurseFred 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 make us stronger. 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.ResponsibilitiesRegistered Nurse Primary Responsibilities:Assesses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluates patients' adaptation to health changesDevelops a plan of care based on patients' disease, symptoms, and response to treatmentEducates patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side effects and symptom managementCoordinates with inter-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of careRefers 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 careIntegrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical practiceCare Coordination:Performs comprehensive initial assessment of patient, family and caregiverPerforms ongoing assessment of patient, family and caregiver as patient progresses through Transplant processMonitors patient response to therapies, including lab values and symptom assessment, in collaboration with the medical, nutrition and pharmacy staffProvides psychosocial support to patients and familiesFunctions as resource for rotating physician staff regarding standard practice and operations in the clinicReviews all orders written by the medical staffCommunicates hospital admissions to the Charge RNCoordinate home infusions provided by outside Home Infusion agencies after initial referral by Transition RNsProvide continuity of nursing care by communicating effectively with Charge, Evening, Weekend, InfusionRoom, Procedure, Triage, and Inpatient RN'sDocuments all assessments, teaching, response to therapies and plans of care in a timely mannerKeeps patient Kardex up to dateFunctions as primary telephone contact for patients and their caregiversParticipates with all disciplines in daily rounds to plan and coordinate patient carePatient and Caregiver Teaching:Provides initial education and Clinic orientation. Reviews Patient Resource Manual with patient and family at arrival visitAssumes primary responsibility for chemotherapy teaching with patients and caregiversAssumes primary responsibility for patient education regarding medications and therapies, including home infusionsAssumes primary responsibility for patient education regarding symptom managementAssumes primary responsibility for departure teaching when patient is leaving the Acute Transplant ProgramSupport for Research:Acts as patient advocate in coordination of research consent formsAssists in obtaining research data in conjunction with patient care dataMaintains a working knowledge of current protocols related to the patient population with whom they work. Knows research resources and how to accessCommunication and Teamwork:Participates in Committees and Task Forces to review and improve current standardsServes as a resource to other nurses caring for patients undergoing BMT transplantFlexible in incorporating patient care outside own team assignment to assist with patient care needs in other areas of clinicInforms Nurse Manager of high-risk patient situations or operational issuesCommunicates in a respectful and effective manner with other staffDemonstrates appropriate problem solving when working with other departmentsMaintaining And Developing Own Skills:Participates in continuing education programsKeeps current in area of expertise through journals, books, and conferencesRegular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job in order to carry out the primary responsibilities.QualificationsRequired: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 that do not have previous oncology experience will be provided 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.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, 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.The hourly pay range for this position is from $47.64 to $88.19 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Registered Nurses are paid on a step-scale basis and are also eligible for shift differentials and other pay premiums such as advanced degree, preceptor and certification.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.Additional InformationWe 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/and 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.