RN / Registered Nurse - Harborview's Medical Specialties Clinics

Registered Nurse Opportunity At Harborview Medical Center

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our 9NJB Specialty Clinics - Urology, General Surgery, Rehabilitation Medicine, Chest, Thoracic Surgery, Medical Operative Consult, Neurology, Palliative Care, and Hematology/Oncology.

Work Schedule

• 100% FTE, 40 hours per week
• Day Shift, M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm

Department Description

The 9NJB Specialty Clinics is a multi-specialty outpatient clinic that serves our Harborview Mission population. With both medical and surgical specialties co-located in a shared clinic space, clinic staff work within a multidisciplinary team consisting, but not limited to, attending and resident providers, APPs, pharmacists, social workers, and respiratory therapy. The patients served by our specialty services range from individuals seeking one-time consults to those needing long term complex case management.

Position Highlights

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Serve the following clinics: Chest, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care and Urology
• Preoperative teaching
• Wound care catheter care
• Assist MDs with in-clinic procedures
• Care coordination and patient education
• Provide pre-assessment evaluation/intake assessments for patients seen in the multi-service, multi-specialty clinics (Urology, General Surgery, Chest, and Heme-Onc Clinics
• Responsible for point of care procedures used in Urology (Urine Dipstick, Pregnancy Test, etc.)
• Demonstrate proper sterile technique for the set-up and breakdown of all minor surgery procedures done in the clinics, wound care, including suture/staple removal and steri-stripping
• Demonstrate proper sterile/clean technique for all procedures including placement and removal of foley catheters, Suprapubic Catheters, Urodynamics, Prostate Needle Biopsy, Vasectomy, Pressure Flow Study, I & D, Peak Flow Rate, Post-void residual, colostomy care, blood draws (simple and complex), IV, IM, SQ injections
• Responsible for the discharge and collaborative planning for discharge of patients from the Clinic
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary services to provide a continuum of care for the patient
• Phone triaging

Requirements

• Active WA State or Multi-State RN License by start date
• At least 2 years of acute care or outpatient nursing experience, with wound care or urologic experience diverse populations, including patients with mental health and substance use disorders, and understanding their unique challenges

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

About UW Medicine Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's 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 tomorrow's 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, 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $87.02 hourly

Other Compensation: $1.00 BSN premium Overtime pay Relocation assistance available

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW HMC RN

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 world. In 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.

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.