ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, DIGESTIVE HEALTH (FULL TIME)

ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, DIGESTIVE HEALTH (FULL TIME)

UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Digestive Health Center.

This is a unique role within the department caring for a specialized group of patients with Gastrointestinal (GI) conditions it is specialized to both clinical and pre- post procedure care and provides the candidate with a range of duties and a level or responsibility that encourages professional collaboration, growth and development.

This position also supports and works in conjunction with the operations of the Digestive Health Center.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the Clinical Operations and Case Management Team.
• Promotes a high functioning environment that fosters continuing learning and professional development such as assisting staff in identifying and meeting their ongoing educational needs.
• Promotes shared unit-based practice decision making and demonstrates the ability to collaborate, compromise and fully support decisions made at the unit and nursing leadership levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to foster a healthy work environment such as resolving conflicts tactfully, using appropriate channels for escalation for unresolved issues, and demonstrating professionalism in day-to-day activities.
• Coordinates orientation and mentoring of staff. Develops mentors and evaluates effectiveness of unit-based preceptors.
• Demonstrates understanding of Evidence Based Practices and identifies resources to assist with clinical decision making.
• Assists with the development of standards, policies and procedures for the unit.
• Evaluates quality of service being provided to patients and implements changes required.
• Assists in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of caremaps.
• Assesses physical and psychosocial care needs of patients and family across the continuum of care and identifies learning needs and appropriate educational resources.
• Provides telephone triage and consultations to patients with problems related to GI condition / procedure.
• Coordinates home health and other referrals.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time, Day shifts

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of current / recent Med / Surg or Care Management experience required; GI experience desired.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
• BSN or greater strongly preferred.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

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.

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 ( 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.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. 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.

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.