RN / REGISTERED NURSE - OUTPATIENT IV INFUSION (PER DIEM, DAYS) - University of Washington

Req #: 239702 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - OUTPATIENT INFUSION Posting Date: 10/16/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $43.82 - $80.4 per hour Shift: First Shift Notes: **UW Medicine (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20230701\_a11y.pdf) **UW Medical Center - Northwest** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Per Diem Registered Nurse** to join our Outpatient IV Infusion Unit. **WORK SCHEDULE** + 8 hours per shift + Day shifts only + The exact start times/days worked may vary each week **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** Outpatient IV Infusion is located on the first floor of the main hospital at UW Medical Center-Northwest. We offer infusion therapy for a broad spectrum of patients, including those with chronic inflammatory conditions and immune-mediated conditions. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team that always put their patients first. **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 + BLS + Strong IV skills + An active Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington + Familiarity with blood products and IV medications, including Remicade, Venofer, IVIG, and IV antibiotics **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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest)** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.