Advanced Practice Provider (GenitoUrinary Oncology)

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.

A Seattle Cancer Care Alliance ARNP/PA-C is a certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who provides evaluation and medical management of GU Oncology patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. They follow patients during and after their treatment course which may include chemotherapy, a research protocol or surveillance. The ARNP/PA-C assesses and manages basic health needs of patients, addresses treatment toxicities, monitors for cancer progression or recurrence, and consults with other members of the care team as needed. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges, and under the supervision of an attending physician.

• Performs complex and problem-focused H & P’s
• Evaluates and manages on-treatment and post-treatment side effects, as well as long-term surveillance and survivorship issues.
• Manages issues associated with lines (PICC, PORT) and tubes (foley catheter, suprapubic and nephrostomy tubes)
• Collaborates and consults with other disciplines and services to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care with both outpatient and inpatient teams.
• Participates in the conduct of all phases of cancer clinical trials or research protocols.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and peer education and support
• Helps to mentor GU team members (RN, MA, TC, research coordinators)
• Participates in GU clinical team and research meetings, conferences and committees
• Active member of the SCCA Rapid Response/Code Team (responsible to cover 4 weeks every year)
• Opportunity to participate in CPI projects with GU team and Medical Director