Infusion New Graduate RN Resident- Northwest Clinic

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 an Infusion RN working at the Northwest Hospital location administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other treatment plans.  
• 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 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 the first 2 weeks of centralized onboarding, all RN residents will work Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. During the unit orientation, residents are paired with preceptors and will be assigned shifts to mirror their designated preceptors’ schedules. Shifts at this clinic are Monday - Friday, 4x10 hour shifts from 7:30am-6pm. This position will be located at the Northwest Clinic in North Seattle. 

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 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

In addition to primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurses (RN), the Infusion RN will have the following key responsibilities:

 

Nursing Care and Assessment 

• Demonstrate knowledge of standard treatment and medication side effects
• Perform nursing assessment, review relevant lab results, assess pain and other symptoms 
• Administer IV hydration, electrolyte replacement, chemotherapy/biotherapy, and blood products

Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs  

• Demonstrate an awareness of the potentially hazardous nature of many of the agents administered and uses correct precautions when handling them
• Follow all procedures regarding safe disposal of any materials used in the administration of chemotherapy or other hazardous agents and blood products

Patient and Family Education 

• Provide patient and family education in coordination with treatment and care plan
• Conduct learning needs assessment for patient and caregiver