RN - Diagnostic/Therapy Center
About The Position
Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Diagnostic/Therapy Center. This role involves providing care to a variety of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting requiring day treatment therapies. Responsibilities include administering infusions for conditions such as cancer, hematologic conditions, Crohn’s disease, juvenile arthritis, genetic disorders, transplant, and research. The RN will also provide post-anesthesia care, including phase I and phase II recovery following radiologic interventions/treatments. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including proceduralists, specialty providers, APPs, child life specialists, scheduling, and radiology, is essential. The role requires setting priorities and adapting to changing patient and unit/clinic situations. The RN will work in two of three care areas: day treatment therapies (infusions, transfusions), sedation for procedures, and pre-post anesthesia care.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
- 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
- Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
- Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
- 1 year Specific to Diagnostic & Therapy Center – previous experience in chemo, sedation and/or anesthesia recovery Preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Preferred
- Certification in area of specialty
- Chemotherapy certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide care to a variety of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting requiring day treatment therapies.
- Administer infusions to pediatric patients for a wide variety of conditions including, cancer, hematologic conditions, Crohn’s disease, juvenile arthritis, genetic disorders, transplant and research.
- Provide post-anesthesia care including phase I and phase II recovery following radiologic interventions/treatments.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including, proceduralists, specialty providers, APPs child life, scheduling, and radiology.
- Set priorities adapting to changing patient and unit/clinic situations.
- Work in two of three care areas: day treatment therapies (e.g. infusions, transfusions), sedation for procedures as well as pre-post anesthesia care.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
