RN / Registered Nurse - Surgical Services & Hernia Center

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest's Surgical Services and Hernia Center is seeking a Part Time Registered Nurse to join their team. This role is crucial in assisting patients through their care journey within a clinic that specializes in advanced surgical services and minimally invasive treatments. The nurse will work closely with surgeons and mid-level practitioners, providing care across the pre- and post-surgical continuum. Responsibilities include wound care, complex dressing changes, catheter and drain removals, suture removals, and skin graft bolster takedowns. The nurse will also assist providers with minor procedures like excisions and wound debridement, manage patient calls and MyChart messages, obtain medical records and test results, and provide nursing advice via in-person, phone, and telehealth consultations.

Requirements

2 years of nursing work experience with surgical patients
Active BLS
Active licensure to work as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

Responsibilities

Play a critical role helping patients navigate their care in a clinic environment that provides advanced surgical services and minimally invasive treatments
Work in close partnership with surgeons and mid-level practitioners
Provide medical care across the pre- and post-surgical continuum
Regularly perform wound care, complex dressing changes, catheter removals, drain pulls and suture removals, and skin graft bolster takedowns
Assist our providers with minor procedures, including excisions and wound debridement
Answer patient calls and MyChart messages
Obtain medical records and test results
Provide nursing advice in person, via phone and via telehealth