Job Description
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Medical Center–Northwest - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse.
WORK SCHEDULE
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:
$45.59 hourly
Pay Range Maximum
$83.64 hourly
Other Compensation
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (for eligible new employees) BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Night premium - $5.00/hour Weekend premium - $4.00/hour Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour
Benefits
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 position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
90.00%
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.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Medical Center–Northwest - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Registered Nurse.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)
- 3x12 shift schedule
- Must be able to work weekend shifts on a rotating basis
- The Geriatric Psychiatry Unit provides dedicated services for geriatric patients with behavioral health needs
- Our unit has a residential feel, with ample natural light, mountain views, and access to outdoor patient areas to promote serenity, comfort, and healing
- Patients treated on our unit include those with dementia, depression, late-life psychiatric disorders, and neuropsychiatric complications from strokes
- Our care team provides medication management, occupational and recreational therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, nursing led activities, and guidance on relaxation techniques
- Triage incoming patients
- Provide behavioral health education to geriatric patients and their families
- Ensure patient safety protocols are followed, including restraint protocols
- Monitor and administer oral and injectable medications
- Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists
- Provide personalized care to geriatric patients with compassion, dignity, and respect
- 1 year of recent inpatient psychiatric nursing experience
- Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
- Active BLS
- Must be willing to work with geriatric patients with mild to severe behavioral health needs
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:
$45.59 hourly
Pay Range Maximum
$83.64 hourly
Other Compensation
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (for eligible new employees) BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Night premium - $5.00/hour Weekend premium - $4.00/hour Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour
Benefits
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 position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
90.00%
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.
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