Nurse Care Coordinator
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
UW Medical Center - Montlakes Social Work and Care Coordination departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for aNurse Care Coordinatorto join our team with the goal of achieving coordinated patient flow through an inpatient stay culminating in a safe and timely discharge. This position works closely with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team. ensuring that the team is aware of the patients plan of care and that all disciplines are working toward the same goals for the patient.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Per Diem/Intermittent
- Variable Shifts
- Days
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Identification and monitoring of high medical needs patients to ensure timely completion of consults procedures and tests ongoing team communication and facilitates coordination between providers across the continuum of care.
- Lead medical team and nursing huddles and work creatively on removing barriers to discharge due to medical complications and/or system or team obstacles.
- Assist with ordering complex medical equipment and in ensuring safe transitions of care.
- Develop and monitor outcome measures related to care coordination and staff and patient satisfaction with discharge planning and providing ongoing consultation and education to staff on how to achieve improved patient flow through the UWMC system.
REQUIREMENTS - Masters degree in Nursing or related field. Applicable experience may substitute for education.
- Three years of professional nursing experience.
- Experience in Case Management.
- Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Effective interpersonal skills leadership skills and clinical expertise.
- Ability to access information and document in electronic medical record.
- Current Washington State RN licensure at time of hire and current BLS.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transits light rail station across the street.
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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 29000 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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$45.59 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$83.64 hourlyOther Compensation:
$4.50/hr Night Shift $4.00/hr Weekend Shift $2.50/hr Evening Shift $1.00/hr BSN $1.25/hr Nursing CertificationBenefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a temporary positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
0.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
WSNA UWMC MontlakeAbout the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
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 or .
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Medical office experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Alzheimers Care
- Administrative Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Memory Care
- Tube Feeding
