Job Posting Title RN Assistant Nurse Manager UWMC-Montlake Heart Transplant

Job Description

University of Washington Medical Center - Montlakes Heart Transplant team has an outstanding opportunity for an ) Assistant Nurse Manager (RN3).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
UW Medicines Heart Institute is one of only eight elite facilities in the nation to achieve the highest possible score from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. We perform among the highest volume of heart transplants in the country with patient outcomes that far exceed the national average. Our groundbreaking research and clinical trials help establish experimental treatments as new standards of heart care.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 100% FTE

• M - F no weekends or holiday shifts allowing for work life balance in the beautiful northwest community

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:

• Provide safe therapeutic care and coordination of services throughout the nursing process of assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation related to heart transplant patients

• Acquire and develop state-of-the-art understanding of UNOS CMS and Washington State Dept of Health regulatory standards and apply this understanding to the role of leading and coordinating team efforts to meet or exceed all standards for quality transplant patient care

• Act as expert resource for developing and improving clinical policies procedures order sets and guidelines

• Act as leader of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement for the area of emphasis - Cardiac Transplantation

• Advise and facilitate the clinical activities of the pre- and post-transplant RN coordinators as directed by the RN Manager of AHFVT service and according to the operational oversight in the ambulatory clinic environment by the Health Services Manager

• Work collaboratively with other nursing colleagues Advanced Care Practitioners attending and resident physicians Medical Directors of the cardiac transplant service and other professionals within the Regional Heart Center to ensure appropriate and highest quality care for the program

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current license to practice as an RN in Washington State by start date

• Current BLS and ACLS

• At least 2 years of professional nursing experience including clinical nursing expertise in managing heart transplant patient care

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE:

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.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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.

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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.