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.

The SCCA ARNP/PA-C is a certified physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner who provides evaluation and management of pre/post operative patients at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. The ARNP/PA-C assesses and manages the pre and post operative phases of treatment, addresses treatment toxicities, performs procedures, monitors for cancer progression or recurrence, and consults with professional peers as needed. They work collaboratively with the treatment team to coordinate care of their patients. All clinical responsibilities are performed within the scope of practice, institutional privileges and under the supervision of an attending physician.

• Collaborates and consults with multiple surgery attending physicians & other disciplines/services to ensure safe, effective, and timely treatment as well as continuity of patient care. 
• Performs complex and problem-focused H & P’s
• Evaluates and manages patient in their pre and post operative stages as well as long-term surveillance
• Performs procedures according to licensure, credentialing, and scope of practice
• Participates in the conduct of cancer clinical research
• Provides patient, caregiver, and peer education
• Communicates effectively with inpatient and outpatient teams
• Participates in patient rounds, conferences and committees
• Active member of the SCCA Rapid Response/Code Team