Registered Nurse- Special Care Unit Telemetry (part Time, Alternate Work Shift)

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.At UW Medical Center - Northwest (formerly Northwest Hospital & Medical Center), we're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We're also one of the safest places to get care - among the top 5% in the country.UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurses in the Special Care Unit. Part time, night shift, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week. This is a step down, progressive care with telemetry unit that offers 17 individual rooms to deliver the best of critical care to our medically complex patients. You will have the opportunity to work with intensivist and clinical nurse specialist to enhance best care outcomes for our patients.UW Medical Center - Northwest is a full-service medical center based in North Seattle. We are a non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 2,000 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus, just north of Seattle.SCHEDULEPart time, alternate work shift, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week.RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Registered Nurse, you will work collaboratively as part of a professional medical team that includes doctors, social workers, care managers and therapists. You will work to restore the patients' health by following evidence-based nursing practices and managing complex health issues. The Registered Nurse will identify care needs and monitor and administer medications and intravenous infusions to help optimize the patient's recovery to health. REQUIREMENTS: Position requires at least 2 years of current/recent inpatient medical surgical with telemetry nursing experience. BLS required.LEGAL REQUIREMENTSWashington State RN license required by start date.DESIREDBSNCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTUW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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