NURSE MANAGER - VOLUNTARY PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Apply NowCompany: University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
UW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Manager to lead our brand-new Voluntary Psychiatric Unit, opening in spring 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Primarily Monday - Friday, but with 24/7 accountability for the delivery of care
Primarily day shifts, with additional hours as needed
The anticipated start date for this position is November 2024. The Voluntary Psychiatric Unit will open to patients in spring 2025.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS
The Voluntary Psychiatric Unit will open in spring of 2025 and will serve as a brand-new care model for behavioral health services within the UW Medicine system. The unit will support adult patients with acute psychiatric needs and will provide specialty services to perinatal behavioral health patients. The unit will have 14 beds and will take a collaborative, patient-centered approach that emphasizes therapeutic interventions.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Launch a brand-new service at UW Medicine
Work closely with the Assistant Administrator for Behavioral Health Services
Hire and develop a team of RNs, CNAs, and Behavioral Health Technicians
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages all day-to-day and operational functions of our Voluntary Psychiatric Unit
Oversees a team of 30+ Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Behavioral Health Technicians
Collaborates directly with the Behavioral Health Assistant Administrator regarding access, referrals, volume development, department flow, and productivity
Ensures evidence-based practice is integrated into department operations
Ensures adherence to Compliance Program policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
Ensures that documentation meets current standards and policies and is completed for each visit by clinical staff
Ensures that the unit meets regulatory standards (e.g. JCAHO, DOH), including environment of care standards and infection control
Monitors customer service initiatives to better meet needs of patients
Interviews and hires new staff
Completes regular performance evaluations for each staff member
Counsels employees, develops staff, and utilizes the disciplinary process when appropriate
Provides leadership in accordance with organizational goals and objectives
REQUIREMENTS
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
At least 4 years of nursing management experience
Direct nursing experience and clinical leadership experience in a behavioral health setting
Knowledge of The Joint Commission, DOH and other regulatory agency standards
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 [redacted] or [redacted].
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.
WORK SCHEDULE
The anticipated start date for this position is November 2024. The Voluntary Psychiatric Unit will open to patients in spring 2025.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS
The Voluntary Psychiatric Unit will open in spring of 2025 and will serve as a brand-new care model for behavioral health services within the UW Medicine system. The unit will support adult patients with acute psychiatric needs and will provide specialty services to perinatal behavioral health patients. The unit will have 14 beds and will take a collaborative, patient-centered approach that emphasizes therapeutic interventions.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
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 [redacted] or [redacted].
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.