Job Description
A Nurse Care Coordinator will oversee coordinated patient flow through inpatient stays, achieving safe, timely discharges. This role works closely with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring all disciplines are aligned on the patient’s plan of care.
Work Schedule
Per Diem/Intermittent
Variable Shifts
Days
Primary Job Responsibilities
Identify and monitor patients with high medical needs to ensure timely completion of consults, procedures, and tests, while maintaining ongoing team communication.
Lead medical team and nursing huddles, creatively removing barriers to discharge related to medical complications or system obstacles.
Assist with ordering complex medical equipment and ensure safe transitions of care.
Develop and monitor outcome measures related to care coordination, staff and patient satisfaction, and provide ongoing education on improving patient flow within the UWMC system.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Nursing or related field (applicable experience may substitute).
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Experience in Case Management.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and clinical expertise.
Proficient in accessing and documenting information in the electronic medical record.
Current Washington State RN license and BLS certification at time of hire.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $43.82 per hour
Pay Range Maximum: $79.60 per hour
Other Compensation:
$4.50/hr Night Shift
$4.00/hr Weekend Shift
$2.50/hr Evening Shift
$1.00/hr BSN
$1.25/hr Nursing Certification
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Type: Temporary
FTE: 0.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit: WSNA UWMC Montlake
Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations
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, 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.
Additional Information
The University of Washington requires that applicants disclose whether they have been subject to any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current and past employment, as mandated by Washington state law.