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- We are a general medical unit with a full cardiac telemetry and rehabilitation program
- We offer 36 beds for patients
- We consistently hold 1:4 and 1:5 nurse to patient ratios
- Our RNs work in close partnership with our physicians and our certified nursing assistants
- We are proud to offer a breadth of training opportunities for our staff, including stroke training and advanced EKG training
WORK SCHEDULE
- 36 hours per week
- 3x12 shift schedule
- Night shifts only (7:00pm-7:30am)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as a shift supervisor, responsible for clinical functions, staffing assignments, and care coordination
- Acts as the main onsite leadership when the Nurse Manager is not present
- Collaborates with Nurse Manager on day-to-day operations
- Performs patient intakes, evaluations, and assessments
- Oversees patient placement and throughput
- Plans, implements, and evaluates unit orientation for clinical staff (RNs and CNAs)
- Plans and implements educational offerings to enhance the delivery of care
- Fosters clinical excellence and incorporates clinical standards into daily practice
- Participates in organizational committees, taskforces, and workgroups
- Provides performance feedback to the Nurse Manager during annual performance evaluations
- Provides "just in time" feedback to staff regarding clinical performance, interpersonal team interactions, and patient communications
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations and drills
- Promotes practices and decisions that reduce human error and promote patient safety
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 2 years of acute care hospital nursing experience
- 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 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.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
assistant nurse manager - Lake City, United States - University of Washington
Description
ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER - MEDICAL TELEMETRY (NIGHTS)
UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Medical Telemetry Unit.ABOUT OUR MEDICAL TELEMETRY UNIT
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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