Job Description
UW Medical Center–Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Nurse
Manager/RN3 to join us in our ICU Resource Department.
WORK SCHEDULE:
* 90% FTE
* Evenings and Night Shift
* 36 hours/week
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
* Assists with RN3 operational and leadership duties as applicable
* Collaborates closely with the Nurse Manager, RN3 peers, and ICU Resource Team
staff
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Resource Team assistant nurse manager assists the nurse manager to develop,
maintain, and evaluate the ongoing operations of the Resource Team. This
position is primarily dedicated to supporting and supervising the Critical Care
Float Pool with secondary responsibility and supervision of the STAT RN Program
and Vascular Access Team.
BASIC FUNCTION
Provide professional nursing care; provide leadership for specific program areas
and unit functions such as developing education programs, acting as clinical
resource for staff, and coordinating daily operations; assist the Nurse Manager
to develop, maintain, and evaluate the on-going operations of a clinical area.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, perform specific leadership functions related to
clinical practice, education and management such as developing unit goals,
orientation programs, and standards of care;
Under general direction, provide patient care and coordination of services
through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe
therapeutic care.
TYPICAL WORK
Provide a role model for staff by demonstrating and documenting for assigned
patients completion of:
Assessment and nursing diagnosis of patients; Care planning; Implementation of
safe nursing care; Evaluation of patient responses to nursing care; Patient
teaching; Patient advocacy; Discharge and transfer planning; Admission,
discharge and transfer processes;
Coordinate patients’ care with other hospital departments and disciplines;
Promote effective communication among staff and patients to assure optimal
patient outcomes;
Assist with the planning and/or implementation of educational programs for staff
and patients;
Identify patient care, staff, and resource problems and take necessary steps
toward problem resolution;
Provide feedback and guidance to staff; observe, review, and evaluate staff
performance;
Assist in the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems to support
nursing care delivery such as patient care documentation and emergency response
procedures;
Provide input into the development and implementation of the budget;
Serve as the unit charge nurse as assigned;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Current license AND two years of professional nursing 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. ACLS and BLS required.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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
seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care
as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW
campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very
convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail
station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
[https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake]
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, Valley
Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine,
and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. [https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs] Join our mission to
make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$50.72 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$93.06 hourly
Other Compensation:
$5.00/hr night shift $3.00/hr evening shift $4.00/hour weekends $1.00/hr BSN
Differential $1.25/hr Nursing Certification
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit
https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
90.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
WSNA UWMC Montlake
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
[https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/].
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the
Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu [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
[https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080].