Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

Req #: 219189

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - ENDOSCOPY

Posting Date: 03/09/2023

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $38.97 - $71.48 per hour

Shift: First Shift

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a per diem (0% FTE, variable hours per week), day shift REGISTERED NURSE to join our Endoscopy Unit. We are a high-volume procedural unit – we have 2 rooms and see close to 24 patients each day. We provide procedural support for therapeutic, diagnostic, and screening GI services and bronchoscopies. The Registered Nurse will play a key role on a team that values exceptional patient care and collaboration.

SCHEDULE 10 hours per shift, variable hours per week. This position will primarily work day shifts, Monday - Friday, with on call responsibilities for off hours cases.

RESPONSIBILITIES The RN will:

• Assist providers during endoscopic procedures

• Provide patient care before, during, and after conscious sedation

• Educate patients

• Administer medication

• Use and maintain endoscopic equipment

• Help manage emergencies and complications

• Promote efficient patient flow by assisting with patient admission, phone triage, and record keeping MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BLS

• An active Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington

• 2 years of current or recent procedural or gastroenterology nursing experience ABOUT OUR MEDICAL CENTER: UW Medical Center – Northwest is a full-service medical center in North Seattle. We are a non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 2,000 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-northwest) Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. A higher degree of healthcare. 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.UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.