RN/Registered Nurse Radiology Imaging Follow Up

Job Description

UW Medical Center – Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a full time REGISTERED NURSE (RN2) to join our Imaging Follow Up Team housed within the Radiology team..

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time
Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
RNs provide radiology coordination care for patients from UW Medicine facilities including Montlake, Harborview, Northwest and Fred Hutch. RN's who work in our department provide imaging follow-up care coordination to patients who have follow-up recommendations from prior imaging services completed at a UW entity.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Clinical coordination and scheduling of Radiology patients.

• Consistently, documenting care provided via telephone per UWMC policy
• Is responsible for triage of incoming phone calls from patients experiencing medical problems

• Knowledgeable on full cycle nursing care in the Radiology field
  
  PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• CARE COORDINATION
  Monitors work queues, performs detailed chart review, and coordinates recommended imaging follow up care with patients and internal/external providers.
• TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS
  Provides care for individual patients over the telephone using the nursing process by:
  Consistently, following policies and procedures for providing telephone medical advice to patient who will or have had a procedure performed by Interventional Radiology
  CLIENT TEACHING
  • Integrates patient and family education into the delivery of care, ensuring educational activities are culturally appropriate and are tailored to the patient’s and family’s ability to comprehend post & pre-procedure instructions
   

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years recent nursing experience in Radiology or primary job duties including patient care coordination.
  Ability to work remotely following UW Telework policies including a private work area.
• BLS certification
  
  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. 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$83.64 hourly

Other Compensation:

$5.00/hour nights $4.00/hour weekends $3.00/hour evenings $1.00/hr BSN $1.25/hour Nursing Certification

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Alternate Work 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 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.