ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER - MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT (FULL TIME, DAYS)

Req #: 225476Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - MSEPosting Date: 08/16/2023Closing Info:

Open Until FilledSalary: $45.95 - $83.47 per hourLimited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees onlyShift: First ShiftNotes:

As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908a11y.pdf) .UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a full time (100% FTE, 40 hours per week), day shift ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER (Registered Nurse 3) to join our Medical Surgical Extend Unit (MSE). We are a 35-bed unit, designed specifically for recovering low acuity medical-surgical patients, patients undergoing transitional care, and patients with light behavioral health needs. This is a great leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse with previous experience in long term acute care or behavioral health.SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, day shift only. The Assistant Nurse Manager will typically work two 12 hour shifts, one 8 hour shift, and an additional 8 hours of administrative time each week. The exact days and start times may vary.RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a supervisory position, responsible for clinical functions, staffing assignments, and care coordination. The Assistant Nurse Manager will oversee patient placement and throughput and will act as the main onsite leadership when administration is not present.

Acts as a lead point of contact for Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

Establishes effective workflows for routine tasks and projects

Facilitates staff meetings in conjunction with the Nurse Manager

Reviews unit staffing schedule and plans for coverage due to vacations, LOAs, and vacant positions

Monitors unit acuity and patient flow, and supports care coordination for complex patients

Participates in unit and organizational committees, taskforces, and work groups

Plans, implements, and evaluates educational offerings to enhance the delivery of care (in-services, continuing education, vendor and equipment education, etc.)

Provides feedback to the Nurse Manager for annual performance evaluations

Plans, implements, and evaluates unit orientation for new staff

Models service excellence in daily practice

Demonstrates ability to provide “just in time” feedback to staff regarding clinical performance, interpersonal team interactions, and patient/family communications

Responds appropriately to emergency situations and drills

Intervenes to address illegal/unethical/unprofessional practice of any member of the health care team

Promotes practices and decisions that reduce human error and promote patient safety MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

2 years of medical-surgical, skilled facility, psychiatric, or long term acute care nursing experience

An active Registered Nurse license in the State of Washington

BLS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Recent charge nurse experience or supervisory 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.