Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

Req #: 242861

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST CARDIAC CLINIC

Posting Date: 02/04/2025

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $43.82 - $80.40 per hour

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem Registered Nurse to join our Heart Institute's Cardiology Clinic. WORK SCHEDULE:

• Part-time, 0% FTE

• Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Located in north Seattle, Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Northwest provides a wide range of cardiac services, including early prevention, risk assessment and acute and chronic disease management.Our specialists are experienced in handling cardiovascular problems including hyperlipidemia, coronary and peripheral vascular disease, valvular and structural heart disease, hypertension, arrhythmias and heart failure. Services offered include ECGs, heart catheterization and interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, arrhythmia management, stress testing, echocardiography, anticoagulation services and cardiac rehabilitation. Advanced cardiology services are available at UW Medical Center – Montlake. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Conveniently located near public transportation

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert nursing care

• Phone triage

• Care coordination

• Patient education and teaching

• IV skills

• SETT monitoring

• ECG analysis

• Monitoring and checking defibrillators and similar equipment

• May also supervise stress tests, and support imaging by administering Definity, and performing Bubble studies. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of current/recent cardiac related nursing experience

• BLS Certification; ACLS Certification required within 6 months of hire

• Working knowledge of Universal Precautions

• IV skills ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Excellence. Exploration. Education. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/uw-medical-center-montlake) Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 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. Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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.