Licensed Practical Nurse-Specimen Collection

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in the delivery of patient care under the direction and supervision of the site supervisor/manager. The LPN contributes to the assessment of a patient s care, assists in the development of a plan of care, implements aspects of care as directed, and participates in evaluating care.

This position is an onsite position at our Southlake Union location. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:00am to 3:30 pm.

• Performs limited assessment of patients
• Records and reports patient s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the RN and/or MD/ARN
• Administers medications, injections and vaccines as ordered by a licensed provider and within LPN scope of practice and Fred Hutch policy
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers, answers their questions, and appropriately refers their clinical care questions to the clinical care team
• Performs basic phlebotomy, IV insertion, accessing central venous catheters, and basic management of central venous catheter dressings in accordance with Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
• Performs basic management and accessing port-a-cath (implanted port) in accordance with established Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
• Collects, handles, and labels specimens in accordance with established Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
• Be a team member in the Code Response Team

Required:

• Degree or program that provides the eligibility to attain certification and/or licensure.
• Must have current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and MSL primary state of residence must be updated to WA within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval
• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years
• Ability to observe and record patient’s symptoms or signs of distress and respond appropriately to those symptoms
• Ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Proficient with email software systems
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment
• Ability to practice the critical thinking skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge

• One year or greater of LPN practice in an oncology and/or ambulatory setting preferred
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
• Basic understanding of proper labeling and management of specimens

The hourly pay range for this position is from $33.42 to $50.12 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This…