REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - MAX CLINIC

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - MAX CLINIC

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our MAX Clinic.

WORK SCHEDULE :

• Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours per week
• M-F 0800-1630

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION :

Harborview’s MAX Clinic was created in 2015 to reach the most vulnerable populations that either have never engaged in HIV medical care or have a history of intermittent HIV medical care with poor adherence to medication.

It is an invitation only, drop in, incentivized HIV clinic that works to reduce barriers of engagement in HIV care.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :

• Bring your compassionate experience in taking care of people with comorbid conditions including people with substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and complex physical health conditions
• Work collaboratively with outside agencies and assist with transitions of care from ED or hospital discharge
• Opportunity to work with an underserved, disenfranchised homeless population

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Clinical Triage
• STD Testing only visits (under standing orders)
• Treatment only visits (under standing orders)
• Conduct PrEP visits
• Wound care for HIV care clinic
• EPIC triage responding to patients, reviewing test results and triaging treatment needs
• Patient counseling and education
• Administer vaccines and injectable STI treatments
• Assist with vitals and rooming
• Administrative duties include : Lab, pharmacy and other clinical supply inventories

REQUIREMENTS :

• Active, valid Washington State or Multi-State RN license required by start date.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• 3 years of experience with vulnerable populations (people living unhoused, mental health, substance use) and experience with outreach.
• BLS required by start date

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV / AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.