RN / Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion Center at UW Medical Center-Northwest (Per Diem)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$47 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest – Outpatient Infusion Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse. The ambulatory Outpatient Infusion Center is temporarily located on the second floor of the D-wing at UW Medical Center-Northwest, which is just off I-5 in North Seattle. Our clinic treats a broad range of conditions with chimeric monoclonal antibodies, anti-inflammatory tumor necrosis factor inhibiting agents, and other auto-immune biologics as well as antibiotic and fluid/iron replacement therapies.

Requirements

2 years of recent infusion therapy nursing experience
Strong IV placement and phlebotomy skills
Advanced knowledge in IV therapy, IV administration, and peripheral IV or midline maintenance
Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Active BLS

Responsibilities

Screens patients for infusions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and therapeutic treatments
Administers medications, steroids, chemotherapy, and blood products
Performs venipuncture and accesses implanted ports
Places IVs and observes patients during infusions
Disconnects IVs and monitors patients post-infusion
Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides pump usage instructions to patients and caregivers
Cleans pumps after each use and documents proper pump usage
Calculates medication dosages for patients under the guidance and consultation of the patient’s physician
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents and biohazardous waste