RN / Nurse Manager - Medical Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest- Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning has an outstanding opportunity for a Nurse Manager.

This unit follows a dual management structure, where different managers oversee different floors. This position covers the 3rd floor and oversees 25 beds and 60 staff.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time / 100% FTE
• Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Medical-Surgical Unit at the Center for Behavioral Health and Learningsupports a wide range of individuals, including general acute care patients, telemetry monitoring patients, and patients with multiple behavioral health comorbidities.
• We have 50 beds split between two floors. This position will specifically manage our third floor, which has 25 beds.
• Our patients receive holistic treatment, addressing their physical, medical, and mental health needs.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Ideal for a nurse leader with expertise supporting medically acute patients and patients with underlying psychiatric diagnoses
• The Center for Behavioral Health and Learning is a first-of-its-kind facility designed to transform the way we approach mental health care

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide dynamic leadership to a team of 60 staff, including Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
• Foster a culture of accountability through coaching, mentorship, and shared leadership
• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care consistent with current best practices
• Monitor patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accrediting bodies’ regulations
• Lead and participate in quality initiatives and performance improvement efforts
• Support onboarding, education, and continuous learning
• Counsel employees and utilize the disciplinary process when appropriate
• Promote a culture of safety by actively identifying risks, addressing patient and staff concerns, and participating in incident investigations
• Monitor department budget, and manage staffing ratios, supply usage, and equipment needs
• Propose cost-effective strategies that support quality patient care
• Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and hospital leadership

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• 2-3 years of nursing leadership experience in psychiatric and acute care
• Knowledge of ITA laws preferred, but not required

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW 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.

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, 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. 

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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.