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

Job Description 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. Work Schedule Per diem schedule / variable hours per week Must be available to work 10 hour day shifts (7:30am-6:00pm) Must be available to pick up shifts Monday-Friday and on weekends Must be available to work at two sites - UW Medical Center-Northwest and our Outpatient Medical Center (both in North Seattle) Department Description Our ambulatory Freestanding Infusion Center treats 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. Primary Job 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 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 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 Weekend premium – $4.00/hour Overtime pay Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular: This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Northwest Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington