RN / Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Float Pool (Per Diem)

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Ambulatory Float Pool has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per diem schedule / variable hours per week
• Must be available to work day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm)
• Must be available to pick up shifts Monday-Friday
• Most clinics are located in Seattle’s University District; occasional travel will be required to other offsite clinic locations

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our Ambulatory Float Pool provides short-term and long-term staffing coverage for planned and unplanned absences throughout the Montlake ambulatory clinics. The Registered Nurse will float to ambulatory units for ad hoc and ongoing assignments and will be responsible for managing the continuum of patient care in various ambulatory settings. The Registered Nurse will support a wide variety of practices, including internal medicine, sports medicine, surgical services, and medical specialties.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work a flexible schedule in a position that offers work-life balance
• Great opportunity for RNs who enjoy triage, InBasket support, and back-office nursing responsibilities
• Support a variety of patients in a role where no two days are alike

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides patient care in a multitude of ambulatory settings
• Performs phone triage
• Answers patient MyChart messages
• Provides independent patient assessments in specialty care settings
• Administers medications and injections
• Follows up on medical records and test results
• Assists with patient admissions and record keeping
• Coordinates medical and nursing care across the UW Medicine system
• Documents patient care outcomes in our EHR system (Epic)
• Assists with minimally invasive ambulatory procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of recent ambulatory or medical-surgical nursing experience
• Familiarity with phone triage standards
• Active BLS certification
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

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, 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
Float premium - $5.00/hour
Overtime pay

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

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.