RN – IBD Care Manager

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake – Digestive Health Center has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager (Registered Nurse 2). This position will specifically support our Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time / 40 hours per week
• 5x8s, Monday-Friday
• Day shifts
• RNs can perform occasional telework after they have completed their initial 6-month probationary period

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Digestive Health Center at UW Medical Center-Montlake offers a full range of consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures for digestive system and liver diseases, from common conditions to complex cases requiring advanced treatment. We offer a full spectrum gastroenterology care, including advanced endoscopic procedures and screening for precancerous conditions.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Empower patients to navigate their treatment plans
• Provide guidance and advocacy throughout the care continuum

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a key member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) team, the Care Management RN plays a vital role delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with complex needs. The Care Management RN collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support care coordination, ensure clear communication of the plan of care, and promote alignment across disciplines.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides episodic and ongoing care management services for a panel of patients with complex care needs
• Partners with the patient to formulate, coordinate, and revise an individualized plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan for effectiveness
• Works collaboratively with providers and staff across the UW Medicine system to ensure seamless transitions throughout the continuum of care
• Performs clinical triage
• Monitors laboratory, imaging, and procedural results
• Manages medication regimens
• Coordinates prior authorizations to ensure timely access to treatment

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of recent medical-surgical or digestive health nursing experience required
• Care management experience preferred
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

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 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.

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 Montlake

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. 

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.