Assistant Nurse Manager (RN3) at UW Medical Center - Northwest Main Operating Room

Job Description

UW Medical Center–Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Nurse Manager/RN3 to join us in our Main Operating Room.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full time
• Hours are 0800-1830
• 40 hours/week

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Assists with RN3 operational and leadership duties as applicable
• Collaborates closely with the Nurse Manager, and Assistant Nurse Manager / RN3 peers
• Close to public transportation
• Make a difference in patients and employees we serve

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONProvides professional nursing care while supporting daily operations and team leadership within the unit. Serves as a clinical resource, supports staff development, and partners with the Nurse Manager to maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Coordinate care across departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff
• Support staff education, onboarding, and ongoing competency development
• Assist with daily operations, including patient flow and staffing coordination
• Promote effective communication among patients, families, and care team
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain standards of care
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to team members
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned and participate in committees as needed
• Assist with unit goals, program development, and process improvements

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license or valid Multistate license.
• Surgical Scrub experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Masters Preferred
• Minimum of two years of professional surgical nursing experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an Operating Room registered nurse, with proficiency in perioperative nursing practice

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWESTUW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.  The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW 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

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$49.23 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$90.33 hourly

Other Compensation:

$1.25/hr Nursing Certification $5.00/hr nights $4.00/hr weekends $3.00/hr evening shift $1.00/hr BSN

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):

100.00%

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 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.