RN / REGISTERED NURSE CARE COORDINATOR (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Company: University Of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

RN / REGISTERED NURSE CARE COORDINATOR (FULL TIME, DAYS)Req #: 243822Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - CARE MANAGEMENTJob Location: UW Medical Center - NorthwestPosting Date: 04/21/2025Closing Info: Open Until FilledSalary: $43.82 - $80.40 per hourOther Compensation: In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:BSN (or higher degree) Premium - $1.00/hourCertification (Specialty Certs) Premium - $1.25/hourWeekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hourOvertime PayUnion Position: YesShift: First ShiftBenefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our Care Management team with the goal of achieving coordinated patient flow through an inpatient stay, culminating in a safe and timely discharge. This position works closely with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team, ensuring that the team is aware of the patients plan of care and that all disciplines are working toward the same goals for the patient.WORK SCHEDULEFull time / 40 hours per weekDaysOccasional weekend coveragePRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESIdentification and monitoring of high medical needs patients to ensure timely completion of consults, procedures and tests, ongoing team communication, and facilitates coordination between providers across the continuum of care.Lead medical team and nursing huddles and work creatively on removing barriers to discharge due to medical complications and/or system or team obstacles.Assist with ordering complex medical equipment and in ensuring safe transitions of care.Develop and monitor outcome measures related to care coordination and staff and patient satisfaction with discharge planning and providing ongoing consultation and education to staff on how to achieve improved patient flow through the UWMC system.REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Nursing or related field. Master's preferred.Three years of professional nursing experience and experience in Care Management.Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise.Ability to access information and document in electronic medical record.Current Washington State RN licensure at time of hire, and current BLS.ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWESTUW 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 and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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 public by 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 29,000 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.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.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.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.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.by Jobble

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