Registered Nurse - Cardiology & Echo Float -UW Medical Center-Montlake and South Lake Union

Job Description

University of Washington Medical Center - South Lake Union & Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a REGISTERED NURSE (RN) in the outpatient ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND CARDIOLOGY CLINIC.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE, 40 hours weekly
• 8 hour Day Shift, M - F, no weekends or holiday shifts allowing for work life balance in the beautiful northwest community

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake & SLU provides a full range of heart healthcare and prevention services including general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team consisting of cardiologists, surgeons, interventionalists, other sub-specialty nurses, advanced practice providers, research team, and administrative staff to coordinate, support, and optimize the medical care of our complex patient population
• Conveniently located near public transportation
• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
• Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will primarily be responsible for supporting the Cardiology ambulatory clinic and the imaging department, including running Echo Stress tests and doing Definity and Bubble Studies as indicated during Transthoracic echocardiograms
• Managing the patient undergoing different Echocardiogram and Stress tests and doing Definity and Bubble Studies as indicated
• Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team consisting of cardiologists, interventionalists, other sub-specialty nurses, advanced practice providers, research team, and administrative staff to coordinate, support, and optimize the medical care of our complex patient population
• In-basket coverage for the different sub-specialties

REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
• Current BLS and ACLS
• 2 years of outpatient or inpatient Cardiology/Tele experience

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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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

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 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.