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 Clinic Nurse - Registered Nurse for Gastrointestinal and Sarcoma Surgical Services provides longitudinal comprehensive nursing care to GI and Sarcoma patients. This position serves as a primary point of contact for patients undergoing surgery with one of our gastrointestinal or retroperitoneal surgeons. They will be responsible for coordination of care, education of patients and caregivers, triage, and support of providers.

Care Coordination

• The Clinic Nurse for the surgical population should be able to effectively coordinate patient care through:
• A high-level understanding of sarcomas and treatment modalities
• Telephone triage
• Development of a plan of care
• Management of prescription refills, prior authorizations, and home health
• Monitoring of patient response to therapies in collaboration with medical, nutrition, and pharmacy staff
• Management of ongoing physical, emotional, and social needs of patients through continuous assessments of adaptation to illness
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Patient and Family Education

• Maintains primary responsibility and coordination for provision of education required for patient and family
• Will be expected to develop good knowledge base of surgical procedures conducted both within the clinic and in the operating room
• Provides patient education about procedures including preparation for and care after

Triage

• Responsible for triaging patients in clinic as well as over the phone and via electronic communication

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