Job Description
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. This is .50 FTE part time onsite infusion float position serviciing our Southlake Union and NW locations. The hours and days are variable. 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 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 them Follow 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 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 Communication 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 indicates Professional Development and Clinic Engagement Participation in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives Patient and Family Education Knowledge of treatment regimens for all disease groups at Fred Hutch Communication and Teamwork Knowledge of communication standards for different sites, team models, etc. Professional Development and Clinic Engagement Train to specialties as needed across Fred Hutch Community Sites Enhanced awareness of trends and practice changes across care areas 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