RN / Registered Nurse, Heart Failure Nurse Coordinator - UWMC-Montlake

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

19h•$46 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake Heart Institute Heart Failure team has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN). DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center-Montlake, located in Seattle, WA, offers a specialized Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Clinic. This program focuses on treating patients with weak hearts and end-stage heart failure using comprehensive care, including medical management, mechanical circulatory support (VADs), and heart transplantation. WORK SCHEDULE: 100% FTE M - F, no weekends or holiday shifts allowing for work life balance in the beautiful northwest community POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides expert nursing care to heart failure patients Systematically assesses the need for and the delivery of nursing services that meet patient care requirements, whether delivered directly or by the other nursing staff Ability to formulate, coordinate and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness Provides care for individual patients over the telephone using the nursing process Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors Integrates patient and family education into the delivery of care, ensuring educational activities are culturally appropriate and are tailored to the patient’s and family’s ability to comprehend and participate in care Coordinates the care given by others to achieve efficient clinic operations Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and sharing expertise with other team members REQUIREMENTS: Active WA State or Multi-state RN License by start date Current BLS and ACLS 2 years of outpatient or inpatient Cardiology/Tele experience 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: $45.59 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $83.64 hourly Other Compensation: $1/hour BSN premium Relocation available Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% 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. 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Requirements

Active WA State or Multi-state RN License by start date
Current BLS and ACLS
2 years of outpatient or inpatient Cardiology/Tele experience

Responsibilities

Provides expert nursing care to heart failure patients
Systematically assesses the need for and the delivery of nursing services that meet patient care requirements, whether delivered directly or by the other nursing staff
Ability to formulate, coordinate and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
Provides care for individual patients over the telephone using the nursing process
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors
Integrates patient and family education into the delivery of care, ensuring educational activities are culturally appropriate and are tailored to the patient’s and family’s ability to comprehend and participate in care
Coordinates the care given by others to achieve efficient clinic operations
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and sharing expertise with other team members