RN Registered Nurse Harborview DiabetesEndocrine Clinic

Job Description

$10000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Centers Diabetes/Endocrine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN).

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 100% FTE M-F no weekends OR holiday shifts allowing for work-life balance in the beautiful northwest community

• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Endocrinology/Diabetes Clinic at Harborview Medical Center cares for patients by offering evaluation management and education for people with type 1 or 2diabetes endocrine diseases (thyroid adrenal pituitary lipid and gonads) dyslipidemia and obesity.

We also offer thyroid fine needle biopsy for patients being evaluated for thyroid nodules.

Patient care includes a care coordinator who accesses resources schedules appointments and addresses financial and insurance concerns; certified diabetic education nurses who provide diabetes education management and support; registered dietitians who offer patient education counseling and support for dietary needs regarding specific diagnoses; and social workers who assist with community resources and emotional and financial support.

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

• Provides pre-assessment evaluation/intake assessments for patients seen in the multi-service multi-specialty clinic

• Responsible for point of care procedures used in the clinic

• Responsible for peripheral and central catheter care including insertion of peripheral catheters monitoring and maintenance of peripheral IV lines and port-a-caths

• Utilize clinic specific nursing process for the broad spectrum of patients seen in the clinics

• Develops implements and supervises documentation of patient teaching which incorporates patient/family participation in health restoration maintenance and promotion

• Participates in any ongoing quality improvement projects within the clinic

• Responsible for the professional development outside of the specific job requirements for HMC or the Specialty clinics

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington

• At least 1 year of RN experience preferably diabetes/endocrine experience

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.