Nurse Care Coordinator

Job Description

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our Care Management team with the goal of achieving coordinated patient flow through an inpatient stay, culminating in a safe and timely discharge.  This position works closely with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team, ensuring that the team is aware of the patient’s plan of care and that all disciplines are working toward the same goals for the patient. 

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem
• Days

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identification and monitoring of high medical needs patients to ensure timely completion of consults, procedures and tests, ongoing team communication, and facilitates coordination between providers across the continuum of care. 
•  Lead medical team and nursing huddles and work creatively on removing barriers to discharge due to medical complications and/or system or team obstacles. 
•  Assist with ordering complex medical equipment and in ensuring safe transitions of care.
• Develop and monitor outcome measures related to care coordination and staff and patient satisfaction with discharge planning and providing ongoing consultation and education to staff on how to achieve improved patient flow through the UWMC system.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field. Master's preferred. Applicable experience may substitute for education.
• Three years of professional nursing experience. Experience in Care Management strongly preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise.
• Ability to access information and document in electronic medical record.
• Current Washington State RN licensure at time of hire, and current BLS.

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.

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$86.17 hourly

Other Compensation:

BSN (or higher degree) Premium - $1.00/hour ; Certification (Specialty Certs) Premium - $1.25/hour
Weekend Shift Premium - $4.00/hour
Overtime Pay

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Northwest

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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.