Registered Nurse - Per Diem - COVID Vaccine Booster Program

Overview:EXCEPTIONAL CANCER CARE, EXCEPTIONAL NURSESSeattle 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.Responsibilities: The nurse in the COVID Vaccine Clinic provides direct patient care to both staff and members of the community who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster shots. This position serves as the nurse administering vaccines, observing patients after they have been vaccinated, and providing education to patients and their caregivers.

• Vaccine Administration
  The nurse administering the COVID-19 Vaccine should possess
  • A basic level understanding of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Comfort with administering intramuscular injections

• Patient Observation
  The nurse observing patients following their vaccine will provide
  • Care and monitoring of multiple patients for 15-30-minute increments following vaccine administration
  • Supportive care for patients experiencing adverse reactions to the vaccine

• Patient Education
  The nurse administering vaccine and observing patients should provide on-time patient education to patients and their caregivers through
  • Assessment of patient allergies and use of critical thinking to determine ideal observation window (if longer than 15 minutes)

Qualifications:Required:

• Current Washington State nursing 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 dependent upon department.
• Critical thinking; the ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge
• Ability to develop clinical judgment.
• Time Management skills; the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently
• Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open-ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying response.
• Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill.
• Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response.

Preferred:

• Previous COVID-vaccine administration experience
• Flexibility
• Ability to work 2+ eight-hour shifts per week, 8-4:30, M-F.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.