RN / Registered Nurse - Harborview's Office Based Opioid Program

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) HMHAS – Office Based Opioid Treatment Program (OBOT) has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse – Care Manager (RN2) position.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week

• Days, M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The program offers medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) to adults with opioid use disorder in primary care medical clinics, mental health and addictions programs, and hospital settings. The program is a funded by
the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Opioid State Targeted Response (STR) grant that was awarded to Washington State in the effort to better address the current opioid use epidemic.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Conveniently located near public transportation.

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve.

• Opportunity to provide career growth.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide skilled nursing services to hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder and their significant support systems

• Assessment, intake/admission, evaluation, triage, teaching, medication induction and stabilizations, and monitoring of patients on the Addiction Consult Service

• Collaborate with team members and outside referral sites, with other addiction and mental health programs and primary care providers in assisting patients and supporting their referral needs

• Organize and update the Addiction Consult Service learners schedule including residents and fellows

• Participate in the OBOT/ACS teams quality improvement efforts and special projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Active, valid Washington State or Multi-state RN license required by start date

• At least 2 years RN experience - psych, addiction, or care management

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, 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:

$87.02 hourly

Other Compensation:

$1.00/hour BSN premium Overtime pay Relocation assistance available

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:

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 [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.