ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER - CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING

Seattle, Washington


Employer: University of Washington
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Nurse Manager (job profile: Registered Nurse 3) to join us in our new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building. This position will specifically work on our Long Term Civil Commitment Unit, which is located on the fourth and fifth floors of the facility.

WORK SCHEDULE:

  • 40 hours per week

  • Three 12 hour shifts per week, plus an additional 4 hours per week of administrative time

  • Assistant Nurse Managers can work straight days or straight nights

    The anticipated start date for this position is late May 2024. The Long Term Civil Commitment Unit will open to patients in July 2024.

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Provide a one-of-a-kind service for the behavioral health population

  • Be part of a brand-new facility when it first opens

  • Act as a shift supervisor for a team of RNs and CNAs

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

    Our Long Term Civil Commitment Unit is designed to support involuntary admits who require extended periods of care, including those requiring multi-month stays. Our services will include highly structured psychiatric care, services for patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and programs that promote independent functioning and transition to the community. The unit will have 75 beds available for intake and will play a key role providing person-centered care in a positive clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a one-of-a-kind team.

    ABOUT THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING

    The new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, opening on the UW Medical Center - Northwest campus in 2024, offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform mental health care and to improve mental health care training in our state. Located in NW Seattle, the new facility will feature 75 longer-term adult psychiatry beds, 25 geriatric psychiatry beds, 50 medical/surgical beds focused on patients with psychiatric comorbidities, and a state-of-the-art neuromodulation program. It will also house an interdisciplinary training and workforce development program focused on preparing and supporting the next generation of behavioral health providers for Washington State. The six-story building will be a beautiful place to work with lots of windows, natural lighting and open-concept spaces and will offer amenities including a new kitchen and dining area for patients, staff and visitors.

    Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning here.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Acts as a shift supervisor, responsible for clinical functions, staffing assignments, and care coordination

  • Acts as the main onsite leadership when the Nurse Manager is not present

  • Collaborates with Nurse Manager on day-to-day operations

  • Performs patient intakes, evaluations, and assessments

  • Oversees patient placement and throughput

  • Plans, implements, and evaluates unit orientation for clinical staff (RNs and CNAs)

  • Plans and implements educational offerings to enhance the delivery of care

  • Fosters clinical excellence and incorporates clinical standards into daily practice

  • Participates in organizational committees, taskforces, and work groups

  • Provides performance feedback to the Nurse Manager during annual performance evaluations

  • Provides "just in time" feedback to staff regarding clinical performance, interpersonal team interactions, and patient communications

  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations and drills

  • Promotes practices and decisions that reduce human error and promote patient safety

    REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years of current or recent nursing experience, including nursing experience in behavioral health

  • Previous charge or supervisory nursing experience

  • Active BLS

  • Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

    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.

    Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. 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.

    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

  • Created: 2024-04-25
    Reference: 230993
    Country: United States
    State: Washington
    City: Seattle
    ZIP: 98109