RN Registered Nurse Employee Health Harborview

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center s Employee Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN).

WORK SCHEDULE

• 90% FTE 36 hours per week
• Day Shift M-Th

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Employee Health department at Harborview supports the health safety and regulatory compliance of the workforce. The department provides employee health services including employee onboarding and immunization compliance respiratory protection and fit testing blood and body fluid exposure management communicable disease evaluation workplace injury follow-up return-to-work support ergonomics and employee wellness initiatives. Employee Health partners closely with Infection Prevention Safety Human Resources and operational leaders to help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

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

• Provide nursing assessment follow-up and care coordination for occupational exposures injuries illnesses and employee health concerns.
• Manage blood/body fluid exposures and communicable disease exposures including testing education and treatment coordination.
• Review immunization TB laboratory and other occupational health records to determine employee compliance.
• Administer vaccines perform phlebotomy and support respirator fit testing and respiratory protection requirements.
• Document employee health encounters accurately while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Provide Employee Health education and consultation to employees managers and departments.
• Lead and support projects process improvement initiatives workflow development and program implementation.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention Safety Human Resources clinical departments and other organizational partners.
• Participate in vaccination campaigns outbreak response emergency response and other large-scale Employee Health activities.
• Develop and deliver presentations recommendations and educational content to organizational stakeholders; perform other duties as assigned.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Active WA State or Multi-State RN License by start date
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience with strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• BLS
• Phlebotomy experience
• 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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions 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.

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 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 29000 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.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$87.02 hourly

Other Compensation:

$1.00/hour BSN premium $1.25/hour certification premium Relocation assistance available

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:

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 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 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.

Required Experience:

IC