Registered Nurse

This recruitment offers a $10,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (RN2) Case Manager to join our GI clinic. WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week Four -10 hr shifts (0700'ish-5'ish) or Five -8 hr shifts (, or ) POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Conveniently located near public transportation. Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve. Opportunity to provide career growth. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The 10NJB Specialty Clinics is a multi-specialty outpatient clinic that serves our Harborview Mission population. With both medical and surgical specialties co-located in a shared clinic space, clinic staff work within a muti-disciplinary team consisting, but not limited to, attending and resident providers, APPs, pharmacists, social workers, and respiratory therapy. The patients served by our specialty services range from individuals seeking one-time consults to those needing long term complex case management. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as a liaison between the Endoscopy unit, staff from Harborview and outside hospitals, patients and patient families, referring physicians, outside agencies, and the HMC Gastroenterology service. As assigned by the AACS clinic practice manager and/or RN3 could assume the responsibility of charge nurse. Participate in clinic and selected divisional activities to promote delivery problem solving and communication and continued professional development for self and others. Demonstrates proper sterile/clean technique for all procedures including blood draws (simple and complex), IM, and SQ injections. Demonstrates ability to assess patients coming in for nurse triage, symptom management, phone triage, can resolve patient problems where appropriate and can demonstrate good judgment in assisting patient to coordinate a plan of care. Enters outpatient therapy plans and coordinates scheduling of infusions both internal and with outside infusion providers. Communicates needs to PSS's and PCC's when people need to be scheduled for clinic visits/procedures. Assists with prior authorizations of medications, medication teaching, and helping patients access financial assistance programs. Responsible for the delegation of responsibilities within the job/position description and performance role expectations of supporting staff Ability and willingness to work in and maintain a work environment that is understanding and appreciative of diversity. Facilitates continuity of care across the continuum of care. REQUIREMENTS: Active, valid Washington State or Multi-state RN license required by start date. Two years of professional nursing experience. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team and 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. Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.