RN ​/ Charge Nurse - Emergency Department at UW Medical Center-Northwest

Night Shift Charge Nurse

UW Medical Center-Northwest
- Emergency Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Night Shift Charge Nurse.

Work Schedule:

• 3x12 shift schedule
• Night shifts (7:00pm-7:30am)
• Rotating weekend shifts required

About Our Emergency Department:

• We are a 22-bed Level IV Trauma Center with surgical capabilities and a designated Primary Stroke Center
• We are the frontline of complex, high-acuity patient care for an expanding community hospital
• We consistently hold 1:4 nurse to patient ratios
• We have been recognized for providing one of the fastest times to treatment for cardiac patients in the Seattle region
• Many of our RNs are Daisy Award Winners

Position Highlights:

• Our Emergency Department is fast-paced and a great match for RNs interested in supporting a diverse population from our local and regional communities
• We are proud of our culture, where open communication, mutual respect, shared goals, and a commitment to employee growth is shared by all

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient flow during shifts
• Communicate changes in patient acuity
• Assign resources to match patient needs
• Direct and coordinate activities of unit staff
• Act as a clinical resource and consultant during difficult situations with patients and visitors
• Follow infection control plans, medication safety plans, safe lifting techniques, and PPE protocols
• Minimize patients' safety risks by following defined protocols (falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, etc.)
• Participate in emergency management (rapid response team, code 199, critical values, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback to staff and support team-based care
• Support patient satisfaction and customer service initiatives

Requirements:

• 1 year of recent RN work experience in an Emergency Department
• ACLS
• BLS
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

About UW Medical Center-Northwest:

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:

$49.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$89.17 hourly

Other Compensation:

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Night premium - $5.00/hour

Weekend premium (Fridays and Saturdays) - $4.00/hour

Sunday night premium - $3.00/hour

Overtime pay

Benefits:

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Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

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