Nurse Manager​/RN - Cardiology​/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Position: Nurse Manager / RN - Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery
** Job Description
**** University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
** has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced acute care Nurse Manager to work on our
** Cardiology/Cardiothoracic unit.
**** DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
** 5NE, our Cardiology/Cardiothoracic unit, is a 30-bed unit, with computerized arrhythmia monitoring, that cares for patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft, valve replacement and repair, heart transplant, lung transplant, and lung resection surgeries. We also care for patients with pacemakers, LVADs, general cardiology concerns, and following invasive procedures for arrhythmias.
** WORK SCHEDULE
*** Full Time / 100% FTE
* Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed
** PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Provide dynamic leadership to a team of 90+ staff, including Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
* Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork through coaching, mentorship, and shared leadership
* Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care consistent with current best practices
* Monitor patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced hospital environment
* Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting bodies’ regulations
* Lead and participate in quality initiatives, performance improvement efforts, and root cause analyses
* Support onboarding, education, and continuous learning
* Counsel employees and utilize the disciplinary process when appropriate
* Promote a culture of safety by actively identifying risks, addressing patient and staff concerns, and participating in incident investigations
* Monitor department budget, and manage staffing ratios, supply usage, and equipment needs
* Propose cost-effective strategies that support quality patient care
* Serve as a liaison between frontline staff, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
** REQUIREMENTS
* ** Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
* Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
* 6 years of clinical experience, including at least 1 year of lead/management/supervisory experience in an inpatient medical setting
** 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.
** 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..  Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
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** Pay Range Maximum:**$ annual
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