The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), located 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. Over the past 25 years, these institutions have worked together to support their mission of adult and pediatric oncology patient care services, research and education.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is an AAPA CHLM Employer of Excellence. We offer great generous benefits, including relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Primary coverage of the Acute Care Evaluation Clinic (ACE) including evaluation and management of a broad variety of Hematology-Oncology focused urgent issues including but not limited to: GI toxicities (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), Fluid and Electrolyte management, Pain, DVT evaluation & management, Hyperglycemia, Post fall evaluation & management, and Cardiac arrythmias.
• Primary support for Hematology/Oncology teams for patient status changes and urgent situations requiring immediate interventions including but not limited to: Infusion reactions (medications, blood products, etc.,) Sepsis/Neutropenic Fever, Chest pain, Shortness of breath, New altered mental status, Significant falls, Syncopal episodes, New or worsening pain
• Performs an appropriate focused examination for acute and complex chronically ill patients
• Manages initial evaluation to diagnostic testing through ordering and implementation of care
• Facilitates hospital admissions as needed
• Communicates changes in patient’s health status or urgent patient issues to the primary attending and team in a timely manner
• Collaborates and consults with interdisciplinary health team to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care
• Rapid Response Team Leader during clinical work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology or Urgent Care/ED required
• Strong 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 Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program required
• Washington state & DEA licensure required
• ACLS required
• Strong communication skills are critical to success in this role

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.