Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) Hiring for Registered Nurse – Bezos Family Immunotherapy Clinic- FTE at Seattle, WA  Full Time

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.

Bezos Family Immunotherapy Clinic Profile

Ground-breaking clinic supporting cellular immunotherapy therapies and clinical trials
• Our team consists of advanced practice providers, physicians, infusion nurses, clinical nurses coordinators, social worker, dietician, pharmacist, schedulers, research, and lab staff working together to support patients

• 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

Responsibilities – In addition to primary responsibilities listed in the job description, the IMTX RN will have the following key responsibilities:

• Administers supportive medications, hydration, chemotherapy, blood and cellular products to patients undergoing immunotherapy treatments (if applying for infusion role).
• Functions as a resource for rotating physician staff regarding standard practice and operations in the clinic.
• Maintains knowledge of immunotherapy clinical research protocols.
• Participates in continuous process improvement activities for the department.

Required:

• 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 Immunotherapy Provider Card (required within 3 months of hire)
• CITI Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjuects Research Training (required within 3 months of hire)

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two years of nursing experience preferred
• OCN or BMTCN Certification
• ACLS and/or PALS

This position is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. As such, full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, without exception. Booster doses are strongly recommended but not required. If declining a booster, completion of the COVID-19 Vaccination Status Form Questionnaire and COVID-19 Booster Declination Training is required. Because of our immunocompromised patient population, there are no medical or religious accommodations available for any employee who is patient facing and/or requires access to Fred Hutch clinical facilities. Only employees whose positions are fully remote, who are not patient facing and/or require no access to clinical facilities, may apply for medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees 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 $38.67 to $73.48 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 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).

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 [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.