RN / Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning is hiring Rotating Shift (days and nights) Registered Nurses.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Multiple positions available.

• We are currently hiring RNs can work 3x12s or 2x12s

• All RNs must be available to work a rotating mix of day shifts (7:00am-7:30pm) and night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)

• All RNs must be available to work weekend shifts on a rotating basis

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning supports a wide range of individuals, including general acute care patients, telemetry monitoring patients, and patients with multiple behavioral health comorbidities.

• We have 50 beds split between two floors. This position will specifically work on our second floor, which has 25 beds.

• Our patients receive holistic treatment, addressing their physical, medical, and mental health needs.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work at a state-of-the-art facility

• Great opportunity for both new and experienced RNs

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide medical-surgical care to patients, including patients with psychiatric comorbidities

• Monitor vital signs using telemetry equipment

• Ensure patient safety protocols are followed, including restraint protocols

• Administer oral and injectable medications

• Assess and manage pain

• Provide education and discharge instructions to patients and their families

• Provide personalized care with compassion, dignity, and respect

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year of RN work experience, preferably in a medical-surgical setting

• Active BLS

• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest 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.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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. 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:

$86.17 hourly

Other Compensation:

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

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/