Registered Nurse - Breast Oncology & Gynecology - 1.0 FTE

EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSES

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, in Seattle, Washington, is part of a dynamic collaboration among three organizations known nationally and internationally for their patient care and research: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's. These three organizations have worked together to support their mission of world class adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education. Please join us and be part of making a difference in the lives of our patients, families, and community!

At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance every patient, every life matters. Our dedicated nurses are a driving force making SCCA a global leader in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. Our nurses rank among leading experts in oncology. Our nurses provide exceptional patient and family-centered care as they coordinate and assist in individualized treatment. They integrate care with support for the research and development of innovative therapies. Embarking with each patient on a journey through cancer treatment and survival, our compassionate nurses walk hand-in-hand with courage and hope with each individual to ensure the best possible patient outcome. 

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 

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides longitudinal comprehensive nursing care to genitourinary patients. The RN provides primary nursing responsibility for the coordination of the care and monitoring the status of a specific population of patients, and has responsibility for the education of patients and family. The RN acts as primary point of contact for patients, working collaboratively with their physicians.

Care Coordination

• High level understanding of oncology illnesses.
• Ability to assess baseline and ongoing physical, emotional and social needs assess patient’s adaptation to illness on an ongoing basis, an ability to conduct patient triage and assessment via the telephone
• Ability to develop a plan of care to respond to patient symptoms and reactions resulting from the disease or the treatment
• Monitors patient response to therapies, including lab values and symptom assessment, in collaboration with the medical, nutrition and pharmacy staff
• Uses effective problem-solving skills in complex situations
• Demonstrates capability to multitask with accuracy and deal effectively with unpredictable situations

Documentation:

• Documents initial and ongoing assessment accurately per assessment policy
• Documents all medications and treatments administered

Patient and Family Education:

• Maintains primary responsibility and coordination for provision of education required for patient and family

Communication and Teamwork:

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with physicians to provide comprehensive care planning for their specific population of patients
• Serves as resources in their areas of expertise for other staff
• Demonstrates ability to effectively intervene with a patient in crisis