RN Registered Nurse, Heart Failure Nurse Coordinator UWMC-Montlake
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake Heart Institute Heart Failure team has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN).
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
TheHeart Institute at UW Medical Center-Montlake located in Seattle WA offers aspecialized Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Clinic. This program focuses on treating patients with weak hearts and end-stage heart failure using comprehensive care including medical management mechanical circulatory support (VADs) and heart transplantation.
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:
Provides expert nursing care to heart failure patients
Systematically assesses the need for and the delivery of nursing services that meet patient care requirements whether delivered directly or by the other nursing staff
Ability to formulate coordinate and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
Provides care for individual patients over the telephone using the nursing process
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
Integrates patient and family education into the delivery of care ensuring educational activities are culturally appropriate and are tailored to the patients and familys ability to comprehend and participate in care
Coordinates the care given by others to achieve efficient clinic operations
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and sharing expertise with other team members
REQUIREMENTS:
Active WA State or Multi-state RN License by start date
Current BLS and ACLS
2 years of outpatient or inpatient Cardiology/Tele experience
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.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$45.59 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$83.64 hourlyOther Compensation:
$1/hour BSN premium Relocation availableBenefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
WSNA UWMC MontlakeAbout 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:
IC
