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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

This registered nurse supervisory position collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the Apheresis Professional Practice Coordinators. The primary role of this position is to support the Nurse Manager in the continuous daily operation and oversight of the Apheresis Clinic. This position is also responsible for ensuring nursing excellence and safety in patient care, oversight of daily staffing, and assesses standards of patient care, environmental safety, and interface with other departments to best support the needs of the Unit. This position collaborates with medical leaders, peers and colleagues at Fred Hutch as well as our partner institutions (UW Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital) to assure the provision of high quality, patient and family-centered care in an environment that facilitates the conduct of clinical research.

Apheresis Unit Profile

• Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 0700-1730; Evening/Holiday on-call shifts
• Patient Population: adults at Fred Hutch; mobile procedures for adults at University of Washington and Pediatrics at Seattle Childrens Hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 up to 2:1
• The Apheresis Program is well supported by two Medical Directors, Physician Assistant, a Professional Practice Coordinator, Research Coordinator, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Coordinators, Program Coordinators and Assistants and the Fred Hutch Cellular Therapy Division

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, supporting, disciplining and evaluating nursing staff.
• Assist in P&P, SOP, and patient education development.
• Assist in goal setting for the clinical service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and work towards achieving goals.
• Lead efforts towards Continuous Process Improvement for the clinical service
• Assist in assuring regulatory compliance with applicable standards.
• Further the practice of nursing within the clinical service by using current evidence to support change through committee and project work

Qualifications

Required:

• Nursing degree, either ADN or BSN
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate RN license.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years.
• Additional certification may be required depending upon department.
• Minimum 2 years as a RN depending on the clinical specialty and 1 year of previous leadership experience
• Apheresis and/or dialysis experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management skills and committee experience
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (EMR, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure related to work/time deadlines
• Ability to provide feedback about staff performance to staff
• Strong teaching ability
• Ability to lead committees

Preferred:

• BSN or Master's degree in nursing or related field
• Active nursing specialty certification with a Fred Hutch-recognized certification
• Outpatient experience preferred
• Prior supervisor or leadership experience
• 2 years of apheresis experience

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $124,488 to $196,747 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance 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).

Our Commitment to Diversity