Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Licensed Practical Nurse - Specimen Collection

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL) with appropriate updates
  • BLS AHA Health Provider Card or equivalent, renewed every two years
  • Ability to observe, record, and respond to patient symptoms and distress
  • Strong organizational and independent time management skills
  • Clear and professional verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proficient in email software systems
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure healthcare environments
  • Critical thinking skills for analyzing and applying standards

Responsibilities

  • Perform limited assessments of patients
  • Document and report patient conditions and reactions to RNs and/or MDs
  • Administer medications, injections, and vaccines as directed
  • Educate patients and families, addressing their questions and referrals
  • Perform phlebotomy, IV insertion, and central venous catheter management as per policies
  • Collect and label specimens following established procedures
  • Participate as a team member in the Code Response Team

Benefits

  • Medical and vision insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Family life support services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite health clinic
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid vacation (12-22 days)
  • Paid sick leave (12-25 days)
  • Paid holidays (13 days)
  • Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
Full Job Description
Overview

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.

1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week - Fully Onsite in Downtown South Lake Union - Mon through Fri 6a-2:30p

Responsibilities

  • 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

* Additionally, a LPN may:
  • Perform basic phlebotomy, IV insertion, accessing central venous catheters, and basic management of central venous catheter dressings IAW Fred Hutch Policies and Procedures
  • Perform 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.


Qualifications

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

Preferred:
  • 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.

1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week - Fully Onsite in Downtown South Lake Union - Mon through Fri 6a-2:30p

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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).

Additional Information

About Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is a non-profit research institute dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. It was founded in 1975 by Dr. William Hutchinson in honor of his brother Fred, who died of lung cancer at the age of 45. The center is located in Seattle, Washington and employs over 3,000 scientists, physicians, and staff. It is one of the largest and most respected cancer research centers in the world, and has made significant contributions to the development of bone marrow transplantation and other cancer treatments.
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