jobs in Issaquah Highlands, WA

Nursing Jobs in Issaquah Highlands, WA

Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Northwest Clinic

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Shoreline, WA

$54.78 - $101.42 / hour

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. The Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a member of an interdisciplinary care team. This role provides patient centric care and is primarily responsible for nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position will be per diem, 10 hour shifts from 7:30am-6pm. This position will be located at Northwest Clinic in North Seattle, WA. Responsibilities Assesses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluates patients’ adaptation to health changes Develops a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment Educates patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side effects and symptom management Coordinates with inter-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care Refers patients, families and caregivers as appropriate to other clinical resources/professionals such as social work, home health care, clinical nutrition, etc. Implements, evaluates and modifies plan of care Integrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical practice In addition to above primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurses (RN), the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) will have the following key responsibilities: Direct Patient Care Education patients and families: chemotherapy, central lines, injections, home care Telephone, email and in person symptom triage New patient orientation Caregiver support Assessment of needs for additional supportive care resources Prescription refills Result reviews Indirect Patient Care Supportive care referrals Assist with FMLA paperwork, disability paperwork, Ferry passes Coordination of outside clinical care Ensuring continuity of care with outside providers Collaboration with research team for patients on trial Communication and Teamwork Attend regular team meetings with provider and nursing teams. Coordination of care with ancillary services. Delegation of tasks to appropriate team members Coordinating patient schedules with clinic team. Collaboration with infusion RN and other members of the care team to assure patient needs are met. Real-time management and escalation of issues in clinic. Professional Development and Clinic Engagement Document all nursing care activities accurately and in a timely fashion. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Active participation in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and must upgrade to an MSL with primary state of residence, WA, within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval. Applicants that do not have previous oncology experience will be provided additional training and support Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years Additional certification may be required dependent upon department. Critical thinking; the ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge. Ability to develop clinical judgment. Time Management skills; the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently. Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open-ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying response. Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill. Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response. Preferred: BSN prepared nurse OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or BMT RN 2 years of oncology nursing experience Previous telephone triage experience Previous outpatient clinic experience Takes initiative Good communication skills Skilled at multitasking and organization The hourly pay range for this position is from $54.78 to $101.42, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position will be per diem, 10 hour shifts from 7:30am-6pm. This position will be located at Northwest Clinic in North Seattle, WA. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

Assistant Nurse Manager (RN3), 7MB-MICU

UW Medicine Seattle, WA

$49.23 - $91.22 / hour

Job Description Assistant Nurse Manager, 7MB-MICU, Harborview Medical Center WORK SCHEDULE 90% FTE, Days SUMMARY: Under general direction by the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) (RN3) utilizes the nursing process to prescribe, prioritize, delegate, and provide safe, therapeutic allocation of nursing resources to patients/families. The ANM makes independent judgments, decisions, and take action regarding a wide range of routine and complex staffing and unit workflow issues. The ANM collaborates with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the medical and nursing plans of care. Education The ANM performs specific leadership functions related to clinical practice, education, and/or management as delegated by and in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. The ANM provides leadership for unit and departmental activities that promote: Delivery of quality nursing care Effective problem solving and communication In Addition, The ANM Provides Support To The Unit Management Team For The Assurance Of Clinical Workforce Competence. Support Is Provided To All Staff Any Day And Any Shift As Determined By Need/demand. Emphasizing Patient Safety, Staff Safety, Organizational Integration, And Service Excellence The ANM Provides Leadership And Resources That Promote The Following Effective orientation and evaluation of baseline skill level and competencies for assigned workforce. Efficient and effective educational services and resources, which enable staff to meet patient care needs. Timely clinical problem solving and communication of clinical issues at all levels (peer, staff, management, physician). Effective interdisciplinary and interdepartmental communication, collaboration and service coordination using TeamSTEPPS™ methodology. Effective educational resource for patient care. Effective integration of new technology and organizational initiatives Effective management of staff practice and professional behaviors using effective interpersonal skills andJust Culture™ methodology Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Clinical expertise in specialty Strong customer service focus Demonstrated ability to organize and teach educational offerings. Demonstrated strong preceptor and mentoring skills Knowledge of hospital environment and healthcare trends Advanced written and verbal communication Demonstrated ability to analyze practice issues. Flexibility in meeting workload fluctuations. Age related competencies for the populations cared for on the unit. Staff Competency Assessment and Development Partners with appropriate CNE/CNS to plan, implement and evaluate unit based orientation program for permanent, temporary, and contract staff utilizing a performance based development approach. Promotes continuity in competency development from core to PCS central to unit specific orientation. Facilitates individualized orientation process for newly hired staff (RN and support staff) Evaluates orientees’ baseline attention to training, demonstrated skills, attitude and philosophy fit with HMC missions and values; records and reports concerns to unit managers. Registers, tracts, and records the completion of unit orientation and competency completion for various staff levels using the LMS as designed. Collaborates in the development/revision of clinical competencies. Collaborates with unit leadership and CNE/CNS in the development and validation of unit specific competencies. Acts as Master Preceptor: trains, mentors, and evaluates effectiveness of unit based preceptors Evaluates assigned staff at prescribed intervals (6 months, annual) after approval by manager Provides “just in time” feedback to staff regarding clinical, interpersonal, and communication performance Involves manager for staff who resist feedback or who fail to improve performance Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations on candidates for hire being mindful of baseline clinical, behavioral, and communication competencies. Acts as a resource for CEU interpretation and guidance Staff Continuing Education Promotes and supports a high functioning environment that fosters continuing learning and professional development. Partners with CNE and CNS to plan, implement and evaluate educational offerings designed to enhance the delivery of quality care and safe practices. (In-services, CE, equipment education). Partners with CNE to plans, implements and evaluates educational offerings designed to enhance staff leadership and operational decision making (Charge, Preceptor) Assists nursing staff in identifying and meeting their ongoing educational goals. Utilizes theories of adult education and interactive learning in formal and informal trainings. Participates in programs that support staff education and development (CPR instructor, core curriculum, ANM orientation, and consortium). Participates in the development of educational modules and training plans. Participates in ongoing area specific training (e.g. skills days) Registers, tracks and records staff’s participation in mandatory continuing education using the LMS as designed. Consultation/Support of Quality/Safety Priorities Promotes the use of central educational, quality, and patient safety resources (CNE/CNS consultants) to support quality patient care Participates in departmental policy/ procedure development and interpretation for members of the heath care team Chairs unit based Best Practice Committee and promotes evidenced based nursing practice Coordinates unit based student placement Operations/Work Flow Performs charge nurse duties Role models collaboration and best practice communications. Assists in staff schedule in collaboration with ANM - Operations Ensures staff are trained on time card completion Supports unit based efforts for operation, HR, payroll initiatives Internal Relations /Teamwork Promotes a healthy work environment Resolves conflicts tactfully, flexibly and diplomatically Demonstrates ability to compromise, cooperate, and negotiate appropriately. Demonstrate maturity, poise, responsiveness and judgment in day to day activities. Collaborates and promotes team building with all disciplines and departments. Inspires teams and individuals to give their best to achieve desired patient, team and organizational outcomes Creates an environment that is conductive to staff growth, development, and satisfaction Has a strong reputation as a competent, quality resource. Respects and welcomes diversity in staff and team. Organization/Time Management/Decision Making/Leadership Establishes effective work priorities, methods and project flow Meets deadlines, project goals, and follows up on staff/clinical/customer satisfaction issues in a timely manner. Displays resourcefulness and innovation in decision making, problem solving, and trainings Maintains accessibility, response and follow through to off shift and weekend staff Assumes responsibility for own professional learning needs including attendance at relevant educational offerings, completion of annual evaluation and competencies. Participates and provides leadership to organizational committees, taskforces, and work groups. Demonstrates ability to consider the impact of decisions and actions on the overall organizational mission and goals Models service excellence in daily practice. Regulatory Maintains a safe environment, identifies and reports all safety related issues to the proper departments. Uses HMC policy and procedures, reference manuals and qualified resources for guidance Responds appropriately to emergency situations and drills Ensures related practices and teachings are compliant with regulatory agencies and standards. Intervenes to address illegal /unethical /unprofessional professional practice of any member of the health care team Promotes practices and decisions that reduce human error and promote staff/patient safety Participates in development and implementation of quality assessment and improvement programs within the department and across units/specialties Identifies and explores ways to support a cost –effective environment Participates in the preparation and process of regulatory surveys Participates in unit and organizational emergency preparedness Patient Care Management Maintains expert clinical knowledge base related to clinical area and practice standard for assigned areas. Maintains appropriate age related competencies for assigned areas. Support, practices and teaches research based nursing practice. Acts as a timely resource to staff in problem solving involving clinical issues Participates in clinical benchmarking, studies, and projects that promote improvement of patient rights, safety, and comfort Collaborates with relevant other clinical disciplines to assess and address the needs of patient population served. Maintains professional relationship through memberships in professional organizations, networking, and high professional visibility (certification, speaking, publishing, etc). Requirements Licensed to practice registered nursing in the state of WA. Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Two – three years of professional ICU nursing experience. Nursing certification in specialty desirable (such as CCRN). Leadership experience desirable (charge; preceptor, etc.). About Harborview Medical Center As 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 is dedicated to providing 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. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. 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: $49.23 hourly Pay Range Maximum $91.22 hourly Other Compensation $1/hour BSN premium $1.25/hour nursing cert. premium $4/hour week-ends 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) 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU 1199NW HMC RN 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.