RN / Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion Center at UW Medical Center-Northwest (Per Diem)

UW Medical Center-Northwest – Outpatient Infusion Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse . WORK SCHEDULE Per diem schedule / variable hours per week Must be available to work both 8 hour day shifts and 10 hour day shifts. Must be available to pick up shifts Monday-Friday and on weekends Must be available to work occasional holiday shifts Must be willing to work shifts at other UW Medical Center-Northwest infusion locations (all located in North Seattle) DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The ambulatory Outpatient Infusion Center is temporarily located on the second floor of the D-wing at UW Medical Center-Northwest, which is just off I-5 in North Seattle.

Our clinic treats a broad range of conditions with chimeric monoclonal antibodies, anti-inflammatory tumor necrosis factor inhibiting agents, and other auto-immune biologics as well as antibiotic and fluid/iron replacement therapies. PRIMARY

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 Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for

except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. 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

Minimum: $46.97 hourly

Maximum: $86.17 hourly Other

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Weekend premium - $4.00/hour Overtime pay

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

First Shift Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Northwest 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . 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 .