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.

Works with the clinic nurse manager to assure the provision of high-quality, evidence-based patient and family-centered care by supervising nursing staff and supporting nursing practice. Supports day-to-day nursing operations and quality assurance for the clinic population.

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

In addition to the essential functions outlined in the Nursing Supervisor job description. The General Oncology Nursing Supervisor works closely with the Support Staff Supervisor and Clinic Operations and Nursing Manager to assure the provision of high-quality, evidence-based patient and family-centered care by supervising nursing staff and supporting nursing practice. The supervisor is responsible for management of day-to-day operations, performance management, and clinical and nursing staff development.

Day to Day Operations Management

• Frequent rounding with nursing staff to ensure they have all that is needed to perform key functions and offer support when necessary
• Attend and contribute to planning of daily huddles and weekly meetings for nursing staff
• Serve as an escalation point for day of patient care issues, including patient and caregiver complaints
• Serve as primary point of contact and assume ownership of daily/weekly staffing
  • Staffing coverage for unexpected and/or planned absences within the Clinical Nurse Coordinator teams
• Escalate and manage issues in patient care as needed

Performance Management

• Provide and document ongoing coaching and feedback to nursing staff
• Provide support and opportunity for nursing staff to work on professional goals
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and HR Business Partner as needed for performance issues
• Complete annual Performance Appraisals for all direct reports

Clinical and Nursing Staff Development

• Oversee workflow and responsibilities of CNCs
• Identify and evaluate current nursing education, practice, and development needs
• Collaborate with PPC(s), ARNPs, Patient Education, others on projects, education, and implementation

Qualifications

Required:

• Nursing degree, either ADN or BSN
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or multistate RN license.
• Additional certification may be required depending upon department.
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card
• Minimum 3-5 years as a RN depending on the clinical specialty
• 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
• Oncology experience
• Infusion experience
• Surgical experience
• Outpatient experience
• Nursing Certification (i.e., OCN, ACNC)
• 2 year of leadership 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 $115,107.20 to $181,916.80 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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