NURSE MANAGER - NEW INPATIENT ONCOLOGY UNIT (FULL TIME)
Seattle, Washington
Employer: University of Washington
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Manager to oversee our new Oncology unit.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Primarily day shifts, but with 24/7 accountability for program management and the delivery of quality care
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
E1 Oncology will be a newly established 29-bed inpatient oncology unit. This position will also be responsible for the on-site hospital-based outpatient infusion clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team that always puts their patients first.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee employees, including Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and unit secretaries.
Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling templates, patient access, and clinical flow.
Act as an expert clinical resource when staff encounter problems or questions.
Interview and hire new employees, complete regular performance evaluations for department staff, develop staff skillsets, and utilize the disciplinary process when appropriate.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders (including the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center) to ensure program priorities, performance and outcome measures, and regulatory requirements are met.
Ensure that department operates in a cost-effective manner for UW Medicine
Ensure that evidence-based nursing practice is integrated into department operations.
Ensures that department meets regulatory standards (e.g. JCAHO, DOH), including environment of care standards and infection control and model customer service standards for staff and practitioners.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2 years of management or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
An active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Recent oncology nursing experience
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, DOH, and other regulatory agency standards
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.
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.
WORK SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
E1 Oncology will be a newly established 29-bed inpatient oncology unit. This position will also be responsible for the on-site hospital-based outpatient infusion clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team that always puts their patients first.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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: 230518
Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Seattle
ZIP: 98109