RN / Registered Nurse - Spine Center at Meridian Pavilion at UW in Seattle, WA

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Job Description UW Medical Center-Northwest - Spine Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse . WORK SCHEDULE 4x10 shift schedule Monday-Wednesday and Friday (with every Thursday off) 7:00am-5:30pm Our clinic is closed on nights, weekends, and holidays DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Our Spine Center uses the latest technology and a multidisciplinary approach to treat simple and complex surgical spine conditions. Our surgeons provide care for common issues, including sciatica, herniated discs, scoliosis, and lower back pain. We also provide diagnostic intervention and minimally invasive surgery for tumors and blood clots. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, PAs, ARNPs, and administrative staff Coordinates and implements care for patients with routine and complex surgical spine conditions Provides pre-operative patient education Conducts post-operative discharge calls Performs phone triage and responds to MyChart messages Obtains medical records and test results for providers Manages prior authorizations and outgoing referrals Performs blood draws REQUIREMENTS 2 years of recent ambulatory or perioperative nursing work experience Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State Active BLS 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: $46.97 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $86.17 hourly Other Compensation: BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour
Certification premium - $1.25/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 Northwest 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 e