RN - Bone and Joint Clinic - UW Medical Center-Montlake

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake's Bone and Joint Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a dynamic orthopedic clinic in Seattle. The role emphasizes patient education and coordinating pre- and post-operative care in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation medicine physicians.

You will provide triage, discharge instructions, and detailed documentation in Epic, with 8-hour day shifts Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent medical-surgical, procedural, or ambulatory nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside board-certified orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and rehabilitation medicine physicians.
• Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients.
• Conduct phone triage and MyChart triage.
• Coordinate medical and nursing care across the UW Medicine system.
• Assist patients with medication and symptom management.
• Provide post-procedure care and patient discharge instructions.
• Document patient care and procedure details in our EHR system (Epic).

Skills

Medical-surgical experience

Job description

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake (Roosevelt) - Bone and Joint Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time / 100% FTE


• 8 hour day shifts, Monday-Friday


• Our clinic is closed on nights, weekends, and holidays

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Bone and Joint Center provides comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, with a key focus on the spine, hips, knees, hands, and shoulders. Our board-certified specialists treat complex injuries and chronic conditions, including osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. We also provide shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand surgeries, as well as minimally invasive arthroscopies.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Join a dynamic orthopedic clinic


• Help patients return to the activities they love, in a role where no two shifts are alike


• Great opportunity for RNs who enjoy patient education

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside a team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and rehabilitation medicine physicians


• Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients


• Conduct phone triage and MyChart triage


• Coordinate medical and nursing care across the UW Medicine system


• Assist patients with medication and symptom management


• Provide post-procedure care and patient discharge instructions


• Document patient care and procedure details in our EHR system (Epic)

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of recent medical-surgical, procedural, or ambulatory nursing experience


• Active licensure to work as a Registered Nurse in Washington State


• Active BLS

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

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.

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/hourCertification premium - $1.25/hourOvertime 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 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 publicby advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians,scientistsand other health professionals.

All acrossUW 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,studentand colleague is valued and honored.Nearly 29,000healthcare 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.

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 [e-mail].

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.