Registered Nurse - Infusion - Peninsula Clinic Job ID 28612 Type Regular Per-Diem Location US-WA-Poulsbo 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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Registered Infusion 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.

 

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 practice

 

In addition to primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurses (RN), the Infusion RN will have the following 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

Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs  

Demonstrate an awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of many of the agents administered and uses correct precautions when handling themFollow all procedures regarding safe disposal of any materials used in the administration of chemotherapy or other hazardous agents and blood products

Patient and Family Education 

Provide patient and family education in coordination with treatment and care planConduct 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

Communication and Teamwork 

Communicate or escalate patient symptoms and concerns to provider as neededCollaborate with the care team to provide effective and efficient patient careRequest consultation from social work, dietician, spiritual care, and or any other supportive care teams when patient's situation indicates

Professional Development and Clinic Engagement 

Participation in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives

 

Qualifications

Required:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrent Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license.Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two yearsONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 3 months of hire) 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 knowledgeAbility to develop clinical judgment.Time Management skills; the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independentlyAbility 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:

Bachelor of Science in NursingCertification in oncology or specialty practice area 2 years of RN Oncology experiencein an ambulatory infusion setting

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $49.89 to $94.22, which includes the per diem differential, 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 access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).   

Our Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700. Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.