RN Registered Nurse Outpatient Chemo Infusion Center (Temporary)

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake 8SE Oncology Outpatient Infusion has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Per Diem Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

Per diem schedule / variable hours each week
Must be available to work day shifts Monday-Friday; shifts run up to 10 hours long
Preference will be given to RNs who can regularly work 3 days per week
Our clinic is closed on nights weekends and holidays

This is a temporary fixed duration position. We expect this position to run for 6 months.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Be part of a nursing-led unit
Provide highly needed infusion care to vulnerable patients

PRIMARY JOB 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

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

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$83.64 hourly

Other Compensation:

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

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Montlake

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionUW Medical Center-Montlake 8SE Oncology Outpatient Infusion has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Per Diem Registered Nurse.WORK SCHEDULEPer diem schedule / variable hours each weekMust be available to work day shifts Monday-Friday; shifts run up to 10 hours longPreference w...