Job DescriptionUW 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
Compensation, Benefits and Position DetailsPay 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/hourNight Shift Premium - $5.00/hourEvening Shift Premium - $3.00/hourWeekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hour; Sunday Night Premium - $3.00/hourOvertime Pay$5000 Relocation Assistance (for eligible new employees)
Benefits:For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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
