RN / Registered Nurse - Pioneer Square Clinic

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center's Hobson Place Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN). Conveniently located in the north Beacon Hill neighborhood, Harborview’s Primary Care at Hobson Place Clinic offers comprehensive wellness care and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses for those over the age of 18. We emphasize engaging the unhoused, those living in shelters or in supportive housing in primary care, but are open to all community members for care. Our clinic is supported by a team of professionals with expertise in social work, chemical dependency, nutrition, podiatry, clinical pharmacy, and patient education. We are in collaboration with Seattle’s Downtown Emergency Service Center , who provide on-site mental health care and case management services for enrolled patients. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. 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.

Requirements

Active WA State or Multi-State RN License by start date
Minimum 2 years of acute or ambulatory care experience including experience with wound care
Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations, including patients with mental health and substance use disorders, and understanding their unique challenges

Responsibilities

Coordinate complex care plans for diverse patients, advocating for their needs and well-being
Provide walk-in and telephone triage in addition to comprehensive nursing care, including advanced wound management and dressing techniques; medication management and patient education; provide medical support as part of a team for patients undergoing mental health and substance use challenges; assist medical assistants with blood draws, point of care testing, vitals, and immunizations as needed; perform procedures such as IV rehydration and voiding trials
Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, community partners, and families to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Champion health equity and social justice through patient interactions and advocacy
Uphold trauma-informed and harm reduction principles in all aspects of your work.