Rn / Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (90% Fte, Days)

Job Description

RN / REGISTERED NURSE - GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY UNIT (90% FTE, DAYS)

Req #: 245178 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Job Location Detail: 1530 North 115th Street, Seattle, WA 98133 Posting Date: 06/18/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 06/24/2025 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 Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply. 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, click here. UW Medical Center–Northwest - Geriatric Psychiatry Unit has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse .
WORK SCHEDULE

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

3x12 shift schedule

Must be able to work weekend shifts on a rotating basis
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Geriatric Psychiatry Unit provides dedicated services for geriatric patients with behavioral health needs

Our unit has a residential feel, with ample natural light, mountain views, and access to outdoor patient areas to promote serenity, comfort, and healing

Patients treated on our unit include those with dementia, depression, late-life psychiatric disorders, and neuropsychiatric complications from strokes

Our care team provides medication management, occupational and recreational therapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, nursing led activities, and guidance on relaxation techniques
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Triage incoming patients

Provide behavioral health education to geriatric 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 geriatric patients with compassion, dignity, and respect
REQUIREMENTS

1 year of recent inpatient psychiatric nursing experience

Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

Active BLS

Must be willing to work with geriatric patients with mild to severe behavioral health needs
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.
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] .

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 .

Open to UW Employees only
If you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please login to your UW employee profile to apply.