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

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest’s Outpatient Infusion Center is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse. The ambulatory clinic treats a broad range of conditions using biologic therapies, antibiotics, and fluid and iron replacement therapies. The clinic is temporarily located on the second floor of the D-wing at UW Medical Center-Northwest in North Seattle. The nurse may also work at other UW Medical Center-Northwest infusion locations in North Seattle.

The position has a variable per diem schedule and requires availability for 8-hour and 10-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday and weekends, with occasional holiday shifts. The role is temporary, with a 0.00% FTE. Compensation ranges from $46.97 to $86.17 per hour. Additional premiums are available for a BSN or higher degree ($1.00/hour), certification ($1.25/hour), and weekend work ($4.00/hour).

Requirements

• Two years of recent infusion therapy nursing experience.
• Strong IV placement and phlebotomy skills.
• Advanced knowledge of IV therapy, IV administration, and peripheral IV or midline maintenance.
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
• Active BLS.
• Must be available to work both 8-hour and 10-hour day shifts, pick up shifts Monday through Friday and on weekends, and work occasional holiday shifts.
• Must be willing to work shifts at other UW Medical Center-Northwest infusion locations in North Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for infusions of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors and therapeutic treatments.
• Administer medications, steroids, chemotherapy, and blood products.
• Perform venipuncture and access implanted ports.
• Place IVs and observe patients during infusions.
• Disconnect IVs and monitor patients after infusions.
• Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients and caregivers in their use.
• Clean pumps after each use and document proper pump usage.
• Calculate medication dosages under the guidance and consultation of the patient’s physician.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents and biohazardous waste.

Benefits

• Benefits information is provided for temporary, per diem, and less-than-half-time positions; specific benefits are not listed.
• BSN or higher premium of $1.00 per hour.
• Certification premium of $1.25 per hour.
• Weekend premium of $4.00 per hour.
• Overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed