New Graduate RN Resident - Thoracic, Head and Neck Clinic Nurse

Life Science Washington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Coordinator for their Thoracic, Head and Neck Clinic. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care, including education on chemotherapy and supportive treatments, while working closely with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The position offers a structured residency program designed to enhance your nursing skills in oncology and bone marrow transplant care. With a commitment to collaboration and compassion, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Onsite Health Clinic

Qualifications

• Must have current Washington State RN license.
• Experience in oncology preferred during student practicum.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of oncology patients.
• Provide direct patient care and education regarding treatments.
• Engage in collaborative care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Chemotherapy Administration

Symptom Triage

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Science Degree in Nursing

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.

• This position is designed for the new graduate nurse who demonstrates commitment to the vision and mission of Fred Hutch and to the care of cancer patients and their families. In addition, selects ambulatory oncology nursing as their primary clinical nursing practice.
• This position is for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the Thoracic, Head and Neck Clinic. Primary responsibilities include direct patient care (education for patients and families: chemotherapy, central lines, injections, and home care, telephone and email symptom triage, dressing changes, medication administration, injections, new patient orientation, caregiver support, assessment of needs for additional supportive care resources, prescription refills, result reviews, etc.), indirect patient care (supportive care referrals, FMLA paperwork, disability paperwork, ferry passes, coordination of outside clinical care, ensuring continuity of care with outside providers, collaboration with research team for patients on trial, etc.) as well as communication and teamwork (attend regular team meetings with provider and nursing teams, coordination of care with ancillary services, delegation of tasks to appropriate team members, coordinating patient schedules with clinic team, collaboration with infusion RN and other members of the care team to assure patient needs are met, real-time management and escalation of issues in clinic, etc.).
• The resident nurse will work closely with a trained preceptor and master skills necessary to provide safe and accurate patient care which include, but not limited to, assessment, treatment administration and evaluation of patient response to treatment. Clinical practice as well as patient/caregiver education will be paramount to this role.
• Primary focus during the residency program is to learn about the nursing care of oncology, immunotherapy and bone marrow transplant patients. Training will encompass the understanding of the various oncology diagnosis and treatments plan/protocols, competency in chemotherapy, blood products and other prescribed supportive treatments administration, and evaluation of patient's response to treatment. In addition, in depth understanding of patient and family psych-social needs and the various stages of grief and death and dying will be provided.

During your first 2 weeks of centralized onboarding, all residents will work Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. During the unit orientation, residents are paired preceptors and will be assigned shifts to mirror their designated preceptors' schedules. Clinic hours are M-F from 8am - 5pm, and shifts are typically 10 hour shifts from 7am - 5:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessment of oncology, immunotherapy and bone marrow transplant patients; this assessment includes review of relevant lab studies, review of systems, assessment of pain, distress and other symptoms.
• Ability to operate, or learn to operate, unit-specific processes and equipment as outlined in defined clinical practice standards and competencies.
• Develop breadth of ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Provide care adapted to individual patient needs based on Fred Hutch policies/procedures and guidelines, under direct observation of preceptors until competency achieved.
• Participate in patient care, consult and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members, and implement clinical practice according to institutional standards.
• Engage in formal offerings and educational activities during residency that support the clinical functions and duties pertinent to the clinical area in which training is occurring. (i.e. infusion suites, transplant clinics, other clinical care delivery sites within the main campus ambulatory clinic and community sites).
• Demonstrate steady progress throughout the residency program and meet milestones and competencies as designed per orientation plan.
• Submit weekly self-reflections and participate in the learning discussions.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and preceptors regarding challenges or concerns during the residency program.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
• Completed nursing program within 6-12 months
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited school
• Experience in Oncology, bone marrow transplant during student practicum

The hourly pay range for this position is from $45.35 to $84.80 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.

During your first 2 weeks of centralized onboarding, all residents will work Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. During the unit orientation, residents are paired preceptors and will be assigned shifts to mirror their designated preceptors' schedules. Clinic hours are M-F from 8am - 5pm, and shifts are typically 10 hour shifts from 7am - 5:30pm.

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).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. 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 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 [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.