Job Description
University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake's Heart institute Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time REGISTERED NURSE (RN).
WORK SCHEDULE
- 75% FTE, 30 hours weekly
- Three 10 hour shifts based on clinic needs
- Day Shift, no weekends OR holiday shifts allowing for work life balance in the beautiful northwest community
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake & SLU provides a full range of heart healthcare and prevention services including general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services.
In the ACHD Program, our mission is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the art patient care to this expanding group of young adult patients who have survived their childhood cardiac defects. You will work in tandem with physicians and other health care practitioners to provide superior, award-winning nursing care. In short, you will not only follow best practice, you will create it!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Weekly team meetings, case conferences, cardiac grand rounds, journal clubs and other educational opportunities that the RN can attend to grow professionally
- Be a part of a highly skilled team, working within a culture that is both innovative and collaborative
- Clinic is conveniently located near public transportation
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide clinical support and direct patient care to a highly specialized adult patient population with congenital heart disease.
- Oversee remote cardiac device data, including reviewing pacemaker, defibrillator, and loop recorder transmissions
- Triage incoming data, conduct patient phone assessments, and document findings in EPIC for Electrophysiology Providers to review
- Support patients in setting up and using remote monitoring equipment, assisting with transmission troubleshooting, and educating them on device monitors and related applications
REQUIREMENTS
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington
- At least 2 years of inpatient or outpatient cardiology/telemetry experience
- BLS & ACLS
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.
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:
$86.17 hourly
Other Compensation:
$1.00/hour BSN premium $1.25/hour certification premium
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
75.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
WSNA UWMC 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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 206-543-6450 or 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.