Registered Nurse - Infusion - (Weekends Only)
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.
About the role
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.
This is a 0.5 FTE Weekend position at our South Lake Union location. Shifts are Saturday and Sunday 7:45 am to 6:15 pm. The first two weeks of employment require the ability to work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm to accommodate onboarding. Additional department training will be required for up to an additional 6 weeks.
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
Infusion RN – Additional Key Responsibilities
Nursing Care and Assessment- Demonstrate knowledge of standard treatment and medication side effects
- Perform nursing assessment, review relevant lab results, assess pain and other symptoms
- Administer IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and blood products
- Demonstrate an awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of many of the agents administered and uses correct precautions when handling them
- Follow all procedures regarding safe disposal of any materials used in the administration of chemotherapy or other hazardous agents and blood products
- Provide patient and family education in coordination with treatment and care plan
- Conduct learning needs assessment for patient and caregiver(s)
- Ensure patients have clinic contact information and understand when to call if symptoms arise or persist post-infusion therapy
- Communicate or escalate patient symptoms and concerns to provider as needed
- Collaborate with the care team to provide effective and efficient patient care
- Request consultation from social work, dietician, spiritual care, and/or any other supportive care teams when patient's situation indicates
- Participation in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
- 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 primary state of residence, WA, within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval.
- Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
- ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card
- 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 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
Qualifications
- Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Two years of nursing experience preferred
- Certification in oncology or specialty practice area
- 2 years of RN Oncology experience in an ambulatory infusion setting
Pay
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. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Schedule
This is a 0.5 FTE Weekend position. Shifts are Saturday and Sunday 7:45 am to 6:15 pm. The first two weeks of employment require the ability to work Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm to accommodate onboarding. Additional department training will be required for up to an additional 6 weeks.
Benefits
- Medical/vision and dental coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans
- 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)
Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.