Rn / Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Civil Commitment Unit (Day Shift)

Job Description

RN / REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CIVIL COMMITMENT UNIT (DAY SHIFT)

Req #: 236663 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 08/21/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $43.82 - $80.40 per hour Other Compensation: In addition to the base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour

Certification premium - $1.25/hour

Weekend premium - $4.00/hour

Overtime pay

Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
UW Medical Center–Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Day Shift Registered Nurse to join us in our Long Term Civil Commitment Unit . The Long Term Civil Commitment Unit is part of UW Medicine's Center for Behavioral Health and Learning - a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive facility designed to transform the way we approach mental health care.
WORK SCHEDULE:

Day shifts (7:00am - 7:30pm)

3x12 shift schedule

Must be able to work weekend shifts on a rotating basis
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provide a one-of-a-kind service for the behavioral health population

Be part of a brand-new facility when it first opens
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Our Long Term Civil Commitment Unit is designed to support involuntary admits who require extended periods of care, including those requiring multi-month stays. Our services will include highly structured psychiatric care, services for patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and programs that promote independent functioning and transition to the community. The unit will have 75 beds available for intake and will play a key role providing person-centered care in a positive clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a one-of-a-kind team.
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING
The new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning , which opened on the UW Medical Center – Northwest campus in 2024, offers an unparalleled opportunity to transform mental health care and to improve mental health care training in our state. Located in North Seattle, the new facility features 75 longer-term adult psychiatry beds, 25 geriatric psychiatry beds, 50 medical/surgical beds focused on patients with psychiatric comorbidities, and a state-of-the-art neuromodulation program. It also houses an interdisciplinary training and workforce development program focused on preparing and supporting the next generation of behavioral health providers for Washington State. The six-story building is a beautiful place to work with lots of windows, natural lighting and open-concept spaces and offers amenities including a new kitchen and dining area for patients, staff and visitors.
Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning here.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage incoming patients

Provide behavioral health education to psychiatric patients and their families

Ensure patient safety protocols are followed, including restraint protocols

Monitor and administer oral and injectable medications

Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team, including social workers, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists

Provide personalized care to psychiatric patients with compassion, dignity, and respect
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1 year of behavioral health RN work experience

Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

Active BLS
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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