Job Description
UW Medical Center – Montlake Main Operating Room has an outstanding opportunity for an Experienced Surgical, Registered Nurse.
*** Additional $5.00 per hour, Night Shift differential. ***
WORK SCHEDULE
· 90% and 100% FTE
· Ten and Twelve Hour Shifts
· All days available, Sunday - Saturday
· Some Call shifts required
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The University of Washington Medical Center's OPERATING ROOM nurses scrub and circulate for patients undergoing a variety of complex surgical procedures including organ transplantation, cardiac surgery, all varieties of endoscopic procedures, bone and joint allografting, neurosurgery, complex spinal procedures and various oncological procedures.
As team members in a major Academic Medical Center, nurses have an opportunity to participate in innovative perioperative technology, and the advancement of patient care through ongoing research, education and quality improvement activities.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
· Circulate and Scrub a variety of surgical cases
· As a registered nurse (RN), you can be a part of this highly skilled team, working within a culture that is collaborative. Here, you will work in tandem with physicians and other health care practitioners to provide superior, nursing care.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for surgical patients, a role that includes preparing the surgical site and equipment.
· Assist surgeons during operations by providing instruments and managing patient needs, and monitoring patient recovery.
· Act as a patient advocate, maintain a sterile environment, coordinate with the healthcare team, and provide patient education for recovery.
· BLS and minimum of 2 years current general OR nursing experience with circulating in a variety of clinical settings required. Scrub experience is desired but not required.
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ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
Excellence. Exploration. Education.
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 hourlyPay Range Maximum:
$86.17 hourlyOther Compensation:
$5.00/hr nights
$4.00/hr weekends
$3.00/hr evenings
$1.25/hr Nursing Certification
$1.00/hr BSN PremiumBenefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
90.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
WSNA UWMC MontlakeAbout 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.