Northwest HERC

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.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Cancer Genetics and High-Risk Surveillance Clinic (HRSC) works with an interdisciplinary prevention team and provides Screening, Surveillance, and Early Detection Plan (SSEDP) implementation to patients with hereditary cancer syndromes. They will facilitate genetic testing, high-risk screening and surveillance, along with arranging transfer of care to the disease specific oncology team when appropriate. The person in this position interprets significance & implications of SSEDP test results and provide counseling & support. They work collaboratively with the treatment team for care coordination. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and consults with multiple surgery attending physicians & other disciplines/services to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care.
• Performs complex and problem-focused H & P's
• Participates in the conduct of cancer clinical research
• Provides patient, caregiver, and peer education
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary care teams
• Participates in patient rounds, conferences, and committees

Qualifications

Required

• Strong flexible team player with a can-do attitude is a must! Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program required.
• Washington state licensure required.
• DEA required at time of credentialing
• ACLS required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Preferred

• One year of experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes for high-risk surveillance, oncologic or complex patients preferred.
• Cancer Genetics focused training not required but curiosity and willingness to learn would help with steep learning curve.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $131,000.00 to $201,456.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This is a full time position at our South Lake Union, Seattle campus.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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 (22 days per year), paid sick leave, paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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