Assistant Nurse Manager, Inpatient Psych (5WA), Harborview Medical Center

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$51 - $94•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center is hiring an Assistant Nurse Manager for an inpatient acute psychiatric unit. The unit provides short-term inpatient psychiatric care using evidence-based, consensus-based, and best-practice treatment approaches. It serves individuals who need immediate and intensive mental health care, accepts voluntary and involuntary admissions, and maintains a secure, safe, and therapeutic environment. Conditions treated include severe and persistent psychotic disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. The role coordinates daily unit operations and nursing resources, addresses staffing and workflow issues, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care from admission through discharge. The position is 100% FTE (40 hours per week), on the day/first shift, and is a regular position. The posted pay range is $50.72 to $93.98 per hour. Additional compensation includes a $1.00 per hour premium for a BSN or higher, a $1.25 per hour certification premium, a $4.00 per hour weekend shift differential, overtime pay, and relocation availability. Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center and provides specialized care to patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, including vulnerable residents of King County. UW Medicine describes its mission as improving public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing health professionals.

Requirements

  • Have or obtain a Washington State RN license or MSL.
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Two or more years of psychiatric nursing experience.
  • Leadership experience, such as charge nurse and preceptor experience.
  • Equivalent education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where permitted, except where licensure, certification, or registration requirements apply.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize, delegate, and allocate nursing resources to provide safe, therapeutic, and effective patient care.
  • Exercise independent judgment and decision-making to address routine and complex staffing and unit workflow issues.
  • Coordinate daily unit operations to maintain appropriate staffing levels and efficient workflows.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge.
  • Support and implement medical and nursing plans of care while ensuring safe, effective care for patients and families.

Benefits

  • BSN or higher premium of $1.00 per hour.
  • Certification premium of $1.25 per hour.
  • Weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour.
  • Overtime pay.
  • Relocation available.
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