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 Fred Hutch Pain Clinic manages complex, cancer-related pain before, during, and after active treatment for a variety of cancer diagnoses. The goal of the clinic is to assist patients to improve their overall function and to allow patients to continue treatment while carrying on with as many of their daily routines and activities as possible. The Pain Clinic Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) performs phone-based and in-person assessments, triages symptoms, provides patient education, reviews laboratory results, and performs prescription refills. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the CNC provides patient-centered care and balances pain management with patient safety.
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 Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) will have the following key responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care
Education patients and families: chemotherapy, central lines, injections, home careTelephone and email symptom triageDressing changes, medication administration, injectionsNew patient orientationCaregiver supportAssessment of needs for additional supportive care resourcesPrescription refillsResult reviewsIndirect Patient Care
Supportive care referralsFMLA paperwork, disability paperwork, Ferry passesCoordination of outside clinical careEnsuring continuity of care with outside providersCollaboration with research team for patients on trialCommunication and Teamwork
Attend regular team meetings with provider and nursing teamsCoordination of care with ancillary servicesDelegation of tasks to appropriate team membersCoordinating patient schedules with clinic teamCollaboration with infusion RN and other members of the care team to assure patient needs are metReal-time management and escalation of issues in clinicProfessional Development and Clinic Engagement
Document all nursing care activities accurately and in a timely fashion.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.Active 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 or multistate RN license.Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two yearsAdditional 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:
BSN prepared nurseOCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or BMT RN2 years of oncology nursing experience Previous telephone triage experience Previous outpatient clinic experience Takes initiativeGood communication skillsSkilled at multitasking and organization
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 $43.38 to $81.93 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.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, 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), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
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.