RN / Registered Nurse - Freestanding Infusion Centers (Per Diem)

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

5d • $46 - $84 • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest – Freestanding Infusion has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse. The Per Diem Registered Nurse will support two infusion sites, both located in North Seattle. Our ambulatory Freestanding Infusion Centers treat a broad range of conditions with chimeric monoclonal antibodies, anti-inflammatory tumor necrosis factor inhibiting agents, and other auto-immune biologics. Registered Nurses are responsible for administering outpatient infusion therapy.

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

Nice To Haves

• BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
• Certification premium - $1.25/hour

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

Benefits

• For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level