Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Evergreen Clinic

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. The center is renowned for bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID‑19 vaccines, and operates eight clinical care sites offering medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, with network affiliations in five states. Fred Hutch values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect, and seeks employees who bring innovative perspectives to solving problems.

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing patient‑centric care and responsible for nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This full‑time (1.0 FTE) position works four 10‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday, from 7:30 am–6:00 pm, at the Evergreen Clinic in Kirkland, WA.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluate patients’ adaptation to health changes.
• Develop a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side effects, and symptom management.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and refer patients to appropriate resources (social work, home health, clinical nutrition, etc.).
• Implement, evaluate, and modify the plan of care; integrate research and evidence‑based knowledge into practice.
• Provide direct patient‑care education (chemotherapy, central lines, injections, home care) and conduct telephone, email, and in‑person symptom triage.
• Orient new patients and support caregivers; assess needs for additional supportive‑care resources; manage prescription refills and result reviews.
• Perform blood draws, obtain vital signs, and complete required screening assessments for room patients.
• Supportive‑care referrals, assist with FMLA and disability paperwork, and coordinate ferry passes.
• Coordinate outside clinical care and ensure continuity with external providers; collaborate with research team for patients on trial.
• Attend regular team meetings, coordinate care with ancillary services, delegate tasks, and manage patient schedules.
• Escalate issues in real time, document nursing activities accurately and promptly, and uphold patient privacy rights.
• Participate in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or NLC multistate license (MSL) with primary residence in WA within 60 days of hire (waiver possible).
• Applicants without prior oncology experience will receive additional training and support.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent) with renewal every two years; additional certification may be required by department.
• Critical‑thinking ability, clinical judgment, and strong time‑management skills.
• Effective communication skills, including active listening, clear information delivery, and empathy.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN‑prepared nurse.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Bone Marrow Transplant RN certification.
• At least 2 years of oncology nursing experience.
• Previous telephone triage experience.
• Previous outpatient clinic experience.

Pay

The hourly pay range is $47.64 to $88.19, based on experience and qualifications. Registered Nurses are paid on a step‑scale basis and may receive shift differentials and premiums for advanced degree, preceptor, and certification. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Candidates already holding an H‑1B visa sponsored by another organization and currently in the U.S. may be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Family‑life support and employee assistance program.
• On‑site health clinic.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation (12–22 days per year), paid sick leave (12–25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).