Registered Nurse - Oncology at UW Medical Center - Northwest

Job Description UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Oncology Nurse to join our new Oncology unit. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 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. WORK SCHEDULE: 36 hours per week (12-hour shifts) Variable Day/Night rotations PRIMARY JOB 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 REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: One year of current or recent Oncology nursing experience ONS Chemotherapy certification preferred Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State Active BLS Certification ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s 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 29,000 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 degree) Premium - $1.00/hour ; Certification (Specialty Certs) Premium - $1.25/hour Night Shift Premium - $5.00/hour Evening Shift Premium - $3.00/hour Weekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hour; Sunday Night Premium - $3.00/hour Overtime Pay $5000 Relocation Assistance (for eligible new employees) Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Northwest 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 world. 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