REGISTERED NURSE - UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY CLINIC

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Urologic Oncology Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse .

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday

Day shifts only

RNs can work 5x8s or 4x10s - additional details will be provided in the interview

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Urology Clinic at UW Medical Center-Montlake diagnoses and treats patients with urologic cancer and general urology conditions. The clinic hosts the Bladder Cancer Multispecialty Clinic and the Prostate Cancer Multispecialty Clinic. UW Medical Center-Montlake Urology was recently recognized as a UW Medicine Patient Experience Top Performer for Medical Practice- Likelihood to Recommend.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide care to patients with prostate, bladder, and other urologic cancers

Act as the primary clinical communicator for patients and family / caregivers

Act as the first line coordinator in a multidisciplinary team to coordinate plan of care and supportive care that includes : pain management, palliative care, physical therapy, nutrition services

Perform port and PICC lining blood draws and care

Assist patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers

Provide care coordination throughout the cancer continuum, ensuring timely access

Provide education and resources to patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, side effect management, post-treatment care, and survivorship

Assess and promote healthy lifestyle choices and self-care strategies through education and referrals to ancillary services

Develop and use appropriate assessment tools (e.g. distress screening, pain scale, performance status)

REQUIREMENTS

2 years of recent oncology, urologic, or medical-surgical nursing experience

Active BLS

Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State

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.

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 dso@uw.edu.

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.