Registered Nurse - 4A Oncology (UW Medical Center - Northwest)
About The Position
UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Oncology Nurse to join our new Oncology unit. 4A is an oncology unit serving hematology-oncology and medical-oncology patients. Common diagnoses include lymphoma, sarcoma, and a variety of solid-tumor cancers. This unit specializes in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, management of treatment-related side effects, end-of-life care, and care of cancer-related complications such as pain, immunosuppression, electrolyte imbalances, and organ dysfunction. Specialized equipment includes chemotherapy administration supplies and a carbon-filtered chemotherapy spill PAPR. This unit is also a resource for central venous access device care and maintenance.
Requirements
- One year of current or recent Oncology nursing experience
- Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
- Active BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Screen patients for Oncology treatment
- Place IVs, and initiate, assess and observe patients during infusions
- Provide procedural support
- Document all activities in the Electronic Medical Record
- Provide care management education for patients and their families
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
