RN / Registered Nurse - Outpatient Chemo Infusion Center (Per Diem)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake – 8SE Oncology Outpatient Infusion has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse. Our clinic is closed on nights, weekends, and holidays. 8SE Outpatient Infusion has 14 infusion chairs and provides care to both UW Medicine and Fred Hutchinson patients. Patients may receive antibiotics, chemotherapy, transfusions, or symptom management in any phase of their treatment course. 8SE is a nursing-led unit and is staffed exclusively with chemo-certified RNs. Be part of a nursing-led unit. Provide highly needed infusion care to vulnerable patients.

Requirements

• Current certification in chemo administration
• Broad range of chemo infusion experience
• Experience with all types of central venous access catheters
• Excellent skills with peripheral IVs
• BLS
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• 2 years of nursing work experience

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for administration of medications via IV infusion
• Ensure patients who are presenting are able to tolerate their infusions
• Place IVs, access ports, and PICCs
• Initiate, assess, and observe patients during infusions
• Disconnect IVs and monitor patients post infusion
• Document all above activities in the Electronic Medical Record
• Provide education for patients and their families

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level