RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion Coordinator
University of Washington•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Freestanding Infusion Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator. This unique role involves both operational support and direct patient care for infusion therapy patients. The RN will be responsible for reviewing therapy plan readiness, coordinating schedules, and acting as a liaison between providers, pharmacy, and scheduling teams. Additionally, the RN Coordinator will provide direct clinical support within the infusion suite.
Requirements
- 2 years of recent nursing experience in an ambulatory clinic or an inpatient medical center.
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
- Active BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Infusion or utilization management nursing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a central point of coordination between providers, infusion RNs, pharmacy, and scheduling teams.
- Coordinate infusion scheduling in alignment with therapy timing, clinical urgency, and capacity.
- Partner with Patient Service Specialists (PSS) or scheduling teams to optimize patient access.
- Review and validate infusion therapy plans for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
- Conduct pre-infusion chart review, including labs, prior reactions, and clinical parameters.
- Prioritize urgent add-ons and manage schedule changes, cancellations, and delays.
- Ensure appropriate allocation of resources, including chair availability and nursing ratios.
- Provide direct nursing support within the infusion suite.
- Administer infusions and medications.
- Triage patient symptoms, concerns, and infusion-related questions.
- Provide patient education regarding infusion therapies, expectations, and side effects.
- Provide staffing coverage for meal/rest breaks, staffing gaps, unexpected absences, and periods of increased patient volume.
- Monitor and follow up on adverse events and infusion reactions.
- Support regulatory compliance, including chemotherapy/biotherapy standards.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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