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UW Medical Center - Northwest has an excellent opportunity for a full time (100% FTE, 40 hours per week), day shift ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER (Registered Nurse 3) to join our Obstetrics and Gynecology Team.
Our Obstetrics and Gynecology Team consists of 4 outpatient clinics, located in Ballard, Mill Creek, and 2 locations in North Seattle. Each clinic provides a full range of care, from wellness exams to pregnancy care to the latest in minimally invasive surgery. Our services also include family planning, nutritional counseling, management of menopausal issues, and screenings for early detection and treatment of gynecologic problems, including PCOS and endometriosis. We work with our patients to develop an individually-tailored care plan that considers their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This is a great opportunity to join a team that empowers patients to make the best decisions on their care.
SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, day shifts only. The exact work schedule may vary each week.
The Assistant Nurse Manager will work at four sites: our Ballard Clinic, our Mill Creek Clinic, our outpatient clinic in North Seattle, and our outpatient clinic at the UW Medical Center-Northwest campus. Some travel between sites will be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant Nurse Manager is a supervisory position reporting to the Health Services Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manager will be responsible for training and supervising staff, spearheading quality improvement initiatives, providing direct nursing care, and ensuring that safe patient care practices are followed.
Provides leadership for clinical and administrative functions at each clinic
Promotes effective communication among staff and patients
Identifies staff and resource problems and takes necessary steps towards a resolution
Leads the hiring processes for medical assistants and RNs
Implements and manages orientation and educational programs for staff
Schedules staff work hours
Resolves unplanned absences, following Ambulatory Services Resource Pool Protocols
Develops, coordinates, and maintains work processes to ensure the clinics run successfully
Establishes and maintains safety and emergency protocols for the clinics
Provides expert nursing assessments, assists with phone triage, and educates patients and their families
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
2 years of inpatient or outpatient OB/GYN nursing experience
Previous charge, lead, or supervisory work experience in an OB/GYN setting
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous management-level experience in an OB/GYN setting
ABOUT OUR MEDICAL CENTER:
UW Medical Center – Northwest is a full-service medical center in North Seattle. We are a non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 2,000 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus.
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