RN Emergency Department UW Medical Center-Northwest

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse .

WORK SCHEDULE

• 3x12 shift schedule
• Night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)
• Rotating weekend shifts required

ABOUT OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

• We are a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities and a designated Primary Stroke Center
• We are the frontline of complex high-acuity patient care for an expanding community hospital
• We consistently hold 1:4 nurse to patient ratios
• We have been recognized for providing one of the fastest times to treatment for cardiac patients in the Seattle region
• Many of our RNs are Daisy Award Winners

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for RNs interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities
• We are proud of our culture where open communication mutual respect shared goals and a commitment to employee growth is shared by all

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and triage patients upon arrival
• Stabilize patients with life-threatening injuries and illnesses
• Monitor heart rate blood pressure and other vital signs
• Administer medications and fluids
• Respond quickly when emergent issues arise
• Work alongside emergency department physicians cardiac care professionals social workers and paramedics
• Support patients with trauma cardiac stroke and behavioral health needs
• Provide personalized patient care with compassion and dignity

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year of recent RN work experience in an Emergency Department
• ACLS
• BLS
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in multiple 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.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$86.17 hourly

Other Compensation:

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Night premium - $5.00/hour Weekend premium (Fridays and Saturdays) - $4.00/hour Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour Overtime pay

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Northwest

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 physiciansscientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient familystudentand colleague is valued and 29000healthcare 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 UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

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.