RN Care Manager & Diabetes Resource Nurse AACS Population Health

Job Description

$10000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center AACS Population Healthhas an outstanding opportunity for aRegistered Nurse (RN) Care Manager Care Manager & Diabetes Resource Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE 40 hours/weekly

• Day shift Monday - Friday

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Ambulatory Care Population Health department provides comprehensive nursing care management for high-risk patients across all Harborview primary care clinics. Our team collaborates across the care continuum to ensure safe and effective transitions between care settings including inpatient units the emergency department and specialty clinics. We serve patients with complex medical conditions as well as significant social and behavioral health needs striving to deliver coordinated patient-centered care.

Approximately 70% of the RNCMs time will focus on care management and 30% on serving as an expert diabetes and care management resource across clinics for the management of complex patients. This blended role strengthens transitions of care and enhances coordination not only across inpatient and outpatient settings but also between primary and specialty careensuring continuity reducing fragmentation and improving outcomes for patients with complex needs.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ongoing proactive care management for high-risk medically complex patients with primary focus on diabetes

• Use the nursing process of assessment diagnosis care planning implementation and evaluation to provide safe therapeutic and coordinated care for primary care patients during in-person and virtual interactions

• Support patient care transitions from recent hospital or emergency department discharges specialty to primary care and reduces barriers to care

• Partner with patients and families to develop individualized care plans support disease self-management and improve knowledge of their health conditions. Regular collaboration with providers pharmacists hospital and clinic personnel and diabetes experts ensures appropriate access to services efficient use of resources and high-quality care

REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington

• At least two years of RN ambulatory care /outpatient experience or care management experience

• Certification as a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist must be obtained within 6 months of hire

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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 publicby 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.

Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About 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.