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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)

Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pain Clinic

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pain ClinicJob ID:

28339

Type:

Regular Full-Time

Location:

US-WA-Seattle

Category:

Nursing and Nursing Support

OverviewFred 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. 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 makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Fred Hutch Pain Clinic manages complex, cancer-related pain before, during, and after active treatment for a variety of cancer diagnoses. 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 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.

Implements, evaluates and modifies plan of care.

Integrates research and evidence-based knowledge into clinical practice.

Direct Patient Care

Educates patients and families on chemotherapy, central lines, injections, 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.

Indirect Patient Care

Supportive care referrals.

Coordination of outside clinical care.

Ensuring continuity of care with outside providers.

Collaboration with research team for patients on trial.

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.

Real-time management and escalation of issues in clinic.

Professional 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.

QualificationsRequired:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate RN license.

Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course) and renewal required every two years.

Critical thinking and the ability to develop clinical judgment.

Time management skills; ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred:

BSN prepared nurse.

2 years of oncology nursing experience.

Previous telephone triage and outpatient clinic experience.

Good communication skills and skilled at multitasking.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $43.38 to $81.93 based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security.

Our Commitment to DiversityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.

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