Registered Nurse - Professional Practice Coordinator

Job ID: 32032 Type: Regular Full-Time Location: US-WA-Seattle Category: Nursing and Nursing Support 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 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. In addition to the essential functions noted in the Registered Nurse job description, the Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC) will be responsible for onboarding and orientation of clinical staff, guiding continuing education, providing staff with opportunities for professional growth and development, functioning as an educational resource and subject matter expert for staff, promoting improvement initiatives and processes, supporting and implementing evidence-based practice standards, supporting unit-specific needs, and providing direct patient care in an RN capacity. This position works collaboratively with Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, frontline staff, multi-disciplinary healthcare teams, and organizational leadership. Responsibilities Plan, develop, and facilitate new hire orientation curriculum Support professional growth and development for frontline staff by supplying resources, organizing and teaching classes and demonstrations, and providing educational opportunities Function as unit-based education and practice resource Assess professional nursing practice and intervene when knowledge gaps are identified to promote standardized, evidence-based nursing care Contribute to systemwide initiatives by supporting change management and providing unit-based expertise Support students and learners Actively create, evaluate, and maintain up-to-date policies, procedures, and staff and patient education materials to reflect evidence-based standards for clinical practice and research Actively collaborate with leadership to set organizational goals, unit goals, implement process improvements, and measure outcomes Serve as a consultant for Electronic Health Record improvement & optimization as a subject matter expert Participate in or lead committees and workgroups to support organizational practice Support unit-specific research implementation as needed Assist in investigation and response to incident reports filed in Patient Safety Net Provide direct patient care in a unit-based RN capacity per RN job description 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 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 CITI Training - Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research (required within 6 months of hire) ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 6 months of hire) if required by unit Critical thinking and clinical judgement: the ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discerning, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge Time management skills: the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently and prioritize competing activities Multidisciplinary coordination: ability to organize and facilitate work groups and engage multidisciplinary stakeholders across the organization Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open-ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying response. Listening and receiving information: ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill. Content creation: ability to create and revise curriculum and policies according to best practice, while meeting needs of a culturally and generationally diverse group Teaching skills: ability to effectively provide information through a variety of teaching methodologies including but not limited to: didactic teaching, demonstrations, simulations, competencies, virtual and in-person trainings, in-services Lifelong learner: interest in and ability to proactively seek out learning opportunities for own professional growth and knowledge of current best practices Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job in order to carry out the primary responsibilities. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Master of Science in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Leadership OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or BMT RN LEAN or CPI application 2 years of previous RN Oncology 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. 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), 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/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)