RN​/Registered Nurse - Medical Respite - Harborview; Per-Diem

Position: RN / Registered Nurse - Medical Respite - Harborview (Per-Diem)
Job Description Harborview's Medical Respite Program (Edward Thomas House Medical Respite) has an outstanding opportunity for a per-diem Registered Nurse (RN).WORK SCHEDULE Part-time, per-diem

Day shift

Department Summary The Edward Thomas House Medical Respite is a unique medical respite harm reduction program that provides shelter care with embedded nursing, mental health, and case management services to an at-risk homeless population. Medical Respite is a part of the Healthcare for the Homeless Network and is supported by funds from multiple sources including King County Public Health, MIDD, and local hospitals.

The Edward Thomas House admits patients referred from all King County area hospitals 7 days a week and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The program is operated by Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at an off-site location next to the Harborview emergency department.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESUtilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to prescribe, prioritize, delegate, coordinate and provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to patients/familiesM akes independent judgments/decisions and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient problems and situations

Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care. As assigned by the RNIII or Clinic Manager, the RNII, 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

Screen and triage homeless patients to either medical respite or other placements which offer services that meets the patient’s needs

Provide direct nursing care within the clinic setting as needed

Perform wound care and PICC line managementREQUIREMENTSCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Washington Minimum of 2 years of inpatient nursing experience ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTERAs 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 provides 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.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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