RN / Nurse Care Coordinator at UW Medical Center-Montlake

Job Description UW Medical Center-Montlake - Social Work & Care Coordination has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Care Coordinator. Work Schedule Full time / 100% FTE Day shifts, Monday - Friday Position Highlights Nurse Care Coordinators work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring the team is aware of the patient’s plan of care This position will specifically provide care coordination for transplant, orthopedic, and medical‑surgical patients Primary Job Responsibilities Identification and monitoring of high medical‑needs patients to ensure timely completion of consults, procedures and tests, ongoing team communication, and facilitation of 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 provide ongoing consultation and education to staff on how to achieve improved patient flow through the UWMC system Requirements Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field. Applicable experience may substitute for education Three years of professional nursing experience. Experience in case management strongly preferred 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 Compensation and Benefits Pay Range Minimum: $45.59 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $83.64 hourly Other Compensation: BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour, Certification premium - $1.25/hour, Overtime pay For information about benefits for this position, visit Other Position Details Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Montlake 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr