ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

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 Mid Shift Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Emergency Department.

ABOUT OUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

  • We are a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center

  • We consistently hold 1:4 nurse to patient ratios

  • We provide specialized treatment for cardiac, trauma, and stroke patients

  • We have been recognized for providing one of the fastest times to treatment for cardiac patients in the Seattle region

  • Many of our RNs are Daisy Award Winners

    Our RNs work in close partnership with physicians, phlebotomists, and medical assistants. Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for RNs interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborate environment where everyone's contributions are recognized.

    WORK SCHEDULE

  • Full time / 100% FTE

  • Mid shifts (11:00am-11:00pm)

  • Assistant Nurse Managers work three 12 hour shifts per week, plus an additional 4 hours per week of administrative time

    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 Medical Assistants)

  • 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 workgroups

  • 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 recent RN work experience, including RN work experience in an Emergency Department

  • Previous charge or supervisory nursing experience

  • Active ACLS

  • 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: 2024-05-07
    Reference: 232104
    Country: United States
    State: Washington
    City: Seattle
    ZIP: 98109