RN Registered Nurse Geriatric Psychiatry Unit

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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

UW Medical CenterNorthwest - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

Night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)
3x12 shift schedule
Must be able to work weekend shifts on a rotating basis

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Geriatric Psychiatry Unit provides dedicated services for geriatric patients with behavioral health needs
Our unit has a residential feel with ample natural light mountain views and access to outdoor patient areas to promote serenity comfort and healing
Patients treated on our unit include those with dementia depression late-life psychiatric disorders and neuropsychiatric complications from strokes
Our care team provides medication management occupational and recreational therapy cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy nursing led activities and guidance on relaxation techniques

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage incoming patients
Provide behavioral health education to geriatric patients and their families
Ensure patient safety protocols are followed including restraint protocols
Monitor and administer oral and injectable medications
Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team including social workers psychiatrists and occupational therapists
Provide personalized care to geriatric patients with compassion dignity and respect

REQUIREMENTS

1 year of recent inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Active BLS
Must be willing to work with geriatric patients with mild to severe behavioral health needs

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 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.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$83.64 hourly

Other Compensation:

$10000 Sign-On Bonus (for eligible new employees) BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Night premium - $5.00/hour Weekend premium - $4.00/hour Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit 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

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:

Job Description$10000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW MedicineUW Medical CenterNorthwest - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse.WORK SCHEDULENight shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)3x12 shift scheduleMust be able to work weekend shifts on...