Director of Inpatient Nursing UW Medical Center

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

University of Washington Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Inpatient Nursing to join our team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Director of Inpatient Services will develop and oversee Patient Care Services (PCS) special projects and quality initiatives to assure alliance with and adherence to the organizations mission vision values strategic goals and business strategies. Emphasizing service excellence patient safety staff safety and organizational integration the director leads division initiatives and service priorities with emphasis on innovation and advancement and will support clinical space design ensuring alignment with operational workflows operational efficiency and integration of healthcare technologies such as virtual nursing and improvements to clinical documentation.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time
Primarily Monday - Friday but with 24/7 accountability for the delivery of care
Day shifts with additional hours as needed

RESPONSBILITIES

Serves as Director Patient Care Services responsible for Acute Care Inpatient operations human resource management regulatory management fiscal management and quality improvement.
Ensures best practice for nursing sensitive quality indicators such as falls central line infections pressure injuries and catheter associated urinary tract infections. Works with teams to ensure that evidence-based practice is utilized in all care settings.
Provide leadership support and oversee projects and quality initiatives within the patient care environment at both UW Medical Center.
Evaluate develop implement and support leadership development initiatives leadership advancement opportunities and leadership retention
Promote and support clinical innovation and patient care technology integration across UWMC
Plan for and support leadership coverage during leadership vacancies and extended leaves.

REQUIREMENTS:

Masters Degree in Nursing or Health Administration or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of management or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting; hospital experience in acute or critical care preferred
Demonstrated management/leadership and program management skills related to patient care leadership quality improvement fiscal management and staff development.
An active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER

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.

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.

The UW Medical CenterNorthwest 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 andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

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.

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

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$156000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$204000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

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.

Required Experience:

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Job DescriptionUniversity of Washington Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Inpatient Nursing to join our team.POSITION HIGHLIGHTSThe Director of Inpatient Services will develop and oversee Patient Care Services (PCS) special projects and quality initiatives to assure all...