RN / Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab at UW Medical Center - Montlake

Job Description

UW Medical Center - Montlake's Cath Lab has an outstanding opportunity for a REGISTERED NURSE (RN).

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

• Days, 10-hr shifts (4 per week with rotating day off)

• 'On-Call’ shifts

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Cardiac Cath Lab at UW Medical Center – Montlake is a highly specialized procedural area providing advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular care for adult patients with complex cardiac conditions. As a regional referral center and part of a nationally recognized academic medical center, the Cath Lab performs a broad range of procedures including diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), chronic total occlusion (CTO), structural heart interventions, heart transplant care, adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) intervention, STEMI, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS), and emergent cardiac procedures.  The Cath Lab team works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Our team is one of the most experienced in the country in managing the risk of complex interventions

• You will have access to the newest, least invasive therapies, unavailable at any other site in the region, including those not yet offered to the public

• Work as part of a dynamic, comprehensive care team

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ongoing care of procedural patients, providing moderate sedation per UWMC policy, documentation in EPIC, monitoring and circulating diagnostic and complex interventional cardiology procedures

• May participate in performance improvement and CQI activities within the department​

• Effectively communicate with physicians and other staff about changes in the patient’s condition, including hemodynamic monitoring and symptom

• Respond quickly and accurately to changes or needs based on the patient assessments

• Takes Cath Lab “On-Call” after regular department hours according to a monthly schedule

REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington

• Previous Cardiac Cath Lab experience or at least 2 years of cardiac ICU experience

• Current BLS & ACLS

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, 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:

-

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 [email protected]. 

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.