RN / Registered Nurse - OB/GYN with Primary Care

Job Description

UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline and Northgate has a unique opportunity for a OB/GYN Registered Nurse 2!

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time, 80% FTE (32 hours per week)
• 3 days at Shoreline and 1 day at Northgate
• Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Board-certified providers offer a complete spectrum of primary care services, including family medicine with obstetrics, geriatrics, behavioral health, travel medicine, nutrition services, reproductive health and sports medicine. An on-site lab and digital X-ray facilities are available to you.

DUTY STATION REQUIREMENTS: 

This position will require occasional travelling to other OB/GYN clinics within UW Medicine Primary Care and Population Health Clinics (South Lake Union, Ravenna, Northgate, and Shoreline) if coverage is needed. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by rooming patient, taking vitals, recording patient history, obtain the chief complaint, and update significant changes in the patient history, for example recent hospitalization and emergency department visits.
• Observes and documents the patient’s condition and vital signs into the electronic medical record.
• Applies professional skills and knowledge of established concepts, principles, and practice to provide care coordination to UWNC patients.

• Demonstrates comprehensive nursing knowledge and clinical skills consistent with current ambulatory standards for women’s prenatal, gynecologic, and primary care. This includes expertise in family planning and contraception, breast health and lactation assessment/support, and mental health considerations.

• Maintains the clinical competence required to perform and assist with specialty procedures, including nonstress testing, wound care, catheterization and voiding trials, and provider-assisted procedures, FHR doppler visits, BP checks, medication administration, C/S pre-op teaching, GYN preop teaching, post-Op calls.  

• Assesses patients/families’ knowledge, learning needs, readiness, and comprehension abilities.
• Performs telephone and face to face triage or gives health information using approved protocols and materials.
• Applies nursing best practices to identify and prioritize healthcare triage interventions that are appropriate, effective and that reduce the risk of adverse outcomes.

• Collaborates with nursing colleagues across UW Medicine (including Roosevelt, HMC, MFM, and NW locations) to develop, refine, and deliver standardized OB/GYN nursing practices across the health system. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years minimum ambulatory OB/GYN or inpatient OB experience
• Certificate in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45.59 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$83.64 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

80.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Northwest

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.