RN - Diagnostic & Therapy Center
About The Position
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care to a variety of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting requiring day treatment therapies. The role involves administering infusions to pediatric patients for a wide variety of conditions including 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, scheduling, and radiology is essential. The position 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 (e.g. infusions, transfusions), sedation for procedures, as well as 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
- Prefer minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 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
