Registered Nurse (Infusion) - Per Diem - Bellevue
Company: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
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 worlds 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 worlds 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 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.
- 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
practiceNursing 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 productsSafe Handling of
Hazardous Drugs
- 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 productsPatient and Family Education
- 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
therapyCommunication and Teamwork
- 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 indicatesProfessional Development and Clinic Engagement
- Participation in continuing education, departmental projects,
committee work, and quality improvement initiativesRequired:
- Nursing degree.
- Current Washington State nursing license.
- 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.
- ONS Chemotherapy Provider Card (required within 3 months of
hire).
- 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:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Certification in oncology or specialty practice area.
- 2 years of RN Oncology experiencein an ambulatory infusion
setting.
- Two years of nursing experience preferred.Fred Hutchinson
Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and
there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing
and/or requires access to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center facilities.
Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully
remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of
employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must
provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.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
$44.48 to $84.51 ,which includes the per diem differential. 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). 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 our Employee Services Center at
hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.ID: 23646 External
Company URL: http://www.fredhutch.org/careers Street: 1135 116th
Ave NE
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