Registered Nurse-Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Hematology-1.0 FTE
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists of Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s, and UW Medicine. One extraordinary group whose sole mission is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients. SCCA's purpose is to provide state-of-the-art, patient and family centered care; support the conduct of cancer clinical research and education; enhance access to improved cancer interventions; and advance the standard of cancer care regionally and beyond.
In support of this mission, SCCA is physically growing the clinic footprint and expanding into Care Neighborhoods. The new clinic will open in early 2023, and dedicated care teams will be collocated in each of areas for more effective coordination of care.
The Hematology/Oncology clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator-RN (CNC). Join our dedicated and supportive nursing team that provides comprehensive care management for complex outpatient oncology clients. Work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team where your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills will be challenged and valued. Collaborate closely with your care team, including nationally recognized specialists in Hematology and Oncology, to bring the most innovative therapies to patients.
Our nurses are vital to the journey of cancer care. We invite you to explore our career opportunities and apply online for more information.
Benefits include:
- Relocation - Generous relocation package available
- Time Off - 10 paid holidays plus 2 personal days, paid vacation, and paid sick time
- Employee Health Clinic - Onsite employee health clinic services are free for employees enrolled in a Kaiser or Premera Blue Cross plan
- Retirement - 403(b) defined contribution plan with a 7% employer contribution after 1 year and 1000 hours of service
- Bright Horizons Care Advantage
- Hutch Kids Child Care Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Subsidized ORCA card and tax-advantaged transportation options
Responsibilities
The CNC provides clinical support to medical providers, providing care management to their entire panel of patients. As the primary point of contact for complex outpatients and caregivers, the Hematology CNC provides continuity of care through nursing assessments, triage, patient education and care coordination. The clinical nurse coordinator is an integral part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team which collaborates closely to provide the highest level of care for patients. In the Clinical Nurse Coordinator position, you will:
- Establish long-term relationships with patients and families as you help them navigate their disease and treatment
- Develop a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment
- Assess patient and family needs along the continuum of care from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
- Provide care management of an entire panel of Hematology patients throughout the course of their illness, including care coordination, assessments, telephone, email, and in-person triage and symptom management, and patient education
- Coordinate care within our SCCA/UW Medical Center facility as well as with outside healthcare facilities
- Work collaboratively and build trust with patients and members of the care team
- Integrate novel research and evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice
Qualifications
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
- Critical thinking skills; the ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge
- Time Management skills; the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job in order to carry out the primary responsibilities
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Two years of nursing experience
- Outpatient Oncology experience
- Oncology Certification
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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.