Registered Nurse - International Medicine Clinic

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center's International Medicine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Registered Nurse.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 0% FTE, per-diem

• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The unique International Medicine Clinic at Harborview offers high-quality primary and mental healthcare services to adult refugees and immigrants ages 16 and older. The full services of UW Medicine are available for other specialty care needs or hospitalization.

We also offer a Community House Calls program to visit patients at home and make follow-up visits. We have an in-office pharmacy to provide full-service pharmacy services to international clinic patients. Services include prescription fulfillment and pickup, travel medicine consulting, and immunization. 

We know getting the right care can be confusing, so our patient care coordinators help patients with a variety of issues related to care such as health insurance, making appointments and contacting other agencies.

Our staff speaks a number of additional languages, including Amharic, Cantonese, Chao Jo, Mandarin, Hmong, Khmer, Laotian, Mien, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya and Vietnamese. Interpreter services are available.

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

• Create a culture of professional excellence and an environment that values clinic staff and the population they serve

• Management of patient care, providing medical advice in both urgent and routine situations, and serving as a source of backup expertise for all the members of the clinic staff

• Assist the provider in performance of procedures, and as an independent provider of certain RN procedures

• Provide direct care and assist in delivering preventive client-focused health services for women, including assessment, education, intervention and counseling related to health maintenance and other assigned duties

• Coordinate care for a group of patients, ensuring continuity of their care received by the clinic

REQUIREMENTS

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

• Previous outpatient or ER nursing experience

• Must be available at least 4 shifts per month

• 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 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

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:

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.