Registered Nurse - Outpatient IV Infusion
About the role
The UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join their Outpatient IV Infusion Unit. Located on the first floor of the main hospital, the unit offers infusion therapy for a broad spectrum of patients, including those with chronic inflammatory conditions and immune-mediated conditions. This role is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team that always puts their patients first.
Work Schedule
This is a 60% FTE position with 8-hour shifts, day shifts only, and will include weekends.
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, and 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
Required Position Qualifications
- 2 years of current or recent infusion nursing experience
- Strong IV skills
- Familiarity with blood products and IV medications, including Remicade, Venofer, IVIG, and IV antibiotics
- 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.
Compensation, Benefits And Position Details
Pay Range: Minimum $46.97 hourly, Maximum $86.17 hourly
Other Compensation: BSN (or higher degree) Premium - $1.00/hour, Certification (Specialty Certs) Premium - $1.25/hour, Weekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hour, Overtime Pay
Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit here.
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular: This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 60.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Northwest