RN Registered Nurse Vascular Clinic at UW Medical Center-Northwest

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Vascular Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time / 40 hours per week

• Day shifts from 6:00am-4:30pm

• 4x10 shift schedule on weekdays

• The RN will regularly work Monday-Thursday but the exact days worked may vary by week

• Our clinic is closed on weekends and holidays

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Our Vascular Center is a fast-paced multifaceted clinic providing a broad mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures each enhanced by the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Our vascular surgeons take a multidisciplinary approach to care and are uniquely equipped to tackle challenging diseases acute and chronic alike. Common procedures we perform include carotid endarterectomy TEVAR/EVAR (endovascular thoracic/aortic repair) varicose vein stripping first rib resection carotid and iliac artery stenting saphenous vein ablation and fistulograms with angioplasty.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Be part of an innovative state-of-the-art clinic

• Great opportunity for RNs who enjoy procedural patient care

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in close partnership with 4 surgeons and 2 nurse practitioners

• Regularly provide phase II and phase III anesthesia support

• Monitor vital signs while patients are sedated

• Help manage emergencies and complications while patients are sedated

• Assist our providers in the procedure room including wound debridement

• Prepare patients for discharge and home care

• Provide clinic in-basket support and phone triage support when needed

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of recent surgical or procedural nursing experience

• BLS (required by start date)

• ACLS (required by start date)

• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

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.

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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.