Clinical Nurse Coordinator - GI Care Neighborhood

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. We seek employees who bring new and innovative ways of solving problems. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) in the GI Care Neighborhood provides direct and indirect care to GI Oncology patients, including those participating in research. The CNC will work with the GI Care Team—physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, research coordinators and non‑clinic staff—to provide collaborative, patient‑centered care. The CNC will build rapport and trust with the patient population and is expected to communicate and work effectively with all team members. This position is 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week. 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 the 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. Direct Patient Care Educates patients and families: chemotherapy, central lines, injections, home care. Telephone, e‑mail and in‑person symptom triage. New patient orientation. Caregiver support. Assessment of needs for additional supportive care resources. Prescription refills. Result reviews. Indirect Patient Care Supportive care referrals. Assist with FMLA paperwork, disability paperwork, ferry passes. Coordination of outside clinical care. Ensuring continuity of care with outside providers. Collaboration with research team for patients on trial. Communication and Teamwork Attend regular team meetings with provider and nursing teams. Coordinate care with ancillary services. Delegate tasks to appropriate team members. Co‑ordinate patient schedules with clinic team. Collaborate with infusion RN and other care team members to assure patient needs are met. Real‑time management and escalation of issues in clinic. Professional Development and Clinic Engagement Document all nursing care activities accurately and in a timely fashion. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Active participation 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 must upgrade to an MSL with 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 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 response. Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill. 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 BSN‑prepared nurse. OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or BMT RN. 2 years of oncology nursing experience. Previous telephone triage experience. Previous outpatient clinic experience. Takes initiative. Good communication skills. Skilled at multitasking and organization. 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. 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 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). 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 call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wapa