RN / Registered Nurse - Vascular Clinic at UW Medical Center-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest - Vascular Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse. Our clinic is a fast-paced, multifaceted clinic providing a broad mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures, each enhanced by the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. Our vascular surgeons take a multidisciplinary approach to care and are uniquely equipped to tackle challenging diseases, acute and chronic alike. Common procedures we perform include carotid endarterectomy, TEVAR/EVAR (endovascular thoracic/aortic repair), varicose vein stripping, first rib resection, carotid and iliac artery stenting, saphenous vein ablation and fistulograms with angioplasty. This is a great opportunity for RNs who enjoy procedural patient care.
Requirements
- 2 years of recent surgical or procedural nursing experience
- BLS (required by start date)
- ACLS (required by start date)
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Responsibilities
- Work in close partnership with 4 surgeons and 2 nurse practitioners
- Regularly provide phase II and phase III anesthesia support
- Monitor vital signs while patients are sedated
- Help manage emergencies and complications while patients are sedated
- Assist our providers in the procedure room, including wound debridement
- Prepare patients for discharge and home care
- Provide clinic in-basket support and phone triage support, when needed
Benefits
- BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
- Certification premium - $1.25/hour
- Overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
