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Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Float Pool

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington

RN · Higher Education

Posted Aug 12

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Shift
8-hour days
Hours a week
40
Unit
Ambulatory

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days · 5 a week · 40 hours
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Floating required
Practice
Epic charting · Union position
Setting
Outpatient
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
About the median
This role$47/hr
Higher Education in Washington$47/hr

The median for Higher Education in Washington is $47/hr, across 6 postings.

Shift differential
+$5/hr

About this role

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Ambulatory Float Pool has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse.

Work schedule

Full time / 40 hours per week Must be available to work day shifts (8:00am-4:30pm) Monday-Friday Most clinics are located in Seattle’s University District; occasional travel will be required to other offsite clinic locations

Department Description

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Our Ambulatory Float Pool provides short-term and long-term staffing coverage for planned and unplanned absences throughout the Montlake ambulatory clinics. The Registered Nurse will float to ambulatory units for ad hoc and ongoing assignments and will be responsible for managing the continuum of patient care in various ambulatory settings. The Registered Nurse will support a wide variety of practices, including internal medicine, sports medicine, surgical services, and medical specialties.

Position highlights

Great opportunity for RNs who enjoy triage, InBasket support, and back-office nursing responsibilities Support a variety of patients in a role where no two days are alike

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Provides patient care in a multitude of ambulatory settings
  • Performs phone triage
  • Answers patient MyChart messages
  • Provides independent patient assessments in specialty care settings
  • Administers medications and injections
  • Follows up on medical records and test results
  • Assists with patient admissions and record keeping
  • Coordinates medical and nursing care across the UW Medicine system
  • Documents patient care outcomes in our EHR system (Epic)
  • Assists with minimally invasive ambulatory procedures

Requirements

  • 2 years of recent ambulatory or medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Familiarity with phone triage standards
  • Active BLS certification
  • Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

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.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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

$46.97 hourly

Pay Range Maximum

$86.17 hourly

Other Compensation

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Float premium - $5.00/hour Overtime pay

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

WSNA UWMC Montlake

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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Requirements

  • 2 years of recent ambulatory or medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Familiarity with phone triage standards
  • Active BLS certification
  • Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
  • 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.
  • Excellence. Exploration. Education.
  • 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

Place

City
Seattle, Washington
Rent against this pay
25% of monthly gross
This role$2,030/mo rent
Monthly gross$8,147/mo

$2,030 median rent against $8,147 a month at $47/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$123,860/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
11% above the national average

Seattle area index 111.1, where 100 is the national average.

Address
1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98195, USA

Seattle pairs Pacific Northwest natural beauty with top-tier healthcare employers. Nurses enjoy outdoor access to Puget Sound and the Cascades, plus coffee culture and distinct neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Ballard. Expect rainy winters, mild summers, and a tech-driven economy that keeps the metro buzzing year-round.

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The University of Washington is a major public research university whose healthcare system, UW Medicine, includes UW Medical Center-Montlake and other clinical facilities in Seattle, WA. The institution positions itself as a world-class university and its Human Resources office states…

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