Job Description

UW Medicine – Eastside Specialty Center in Bellevue has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Endoscopy Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per diem schedule / variable hours per week

• Must be available to work 10 hour day shifts, Monday - Friday

• Shift times are 6:30am-5:00pm

• No call responsibilities on nights or weekends

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Eastside Specialty Center is UW Medicine's largest ambulatory clinic. The Eastside Specialty Center has multiple specialties and is known for providing endoscopies, colonoscopies, cardiac tests, radiology exams, and medication infusions for patients living east of Seattle.

This position will specifically support our endoscopy and colonoscopy units, providing direct and indirect patient care. The Eastside Specialty Center has two procedure rooms and performs both upper and lower endoscopies.

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Provide diagnostic and screening GI services

• Work day shifts only - this position has no call responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist providers during endoscopic and hemodynamic procedures

• Provide patient care before, during, and after conscious sedation

• Educate patients

• Administer medication

• Use and maintain endoscopic equipment

• Help manage emergencies and complications

• Assist with patient admissions, phone triage, and record keeping

• Complete patient paperwork, including forms for insurance authorizations and disability accommodations

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of recent procedural RN work experience, preferably in endoscopy

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

• BLS

• Expert IV skills

• Expert patient assessment, communication, and patient relations skills

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-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

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.