Registered Nurse - Outpatient IV Infusion

UW Medical Center – Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient IV Infusion Unit.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

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.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 60% FTE, 8 hours per shift
• Day shifts only
• 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.

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.