University of Washington

RN/Registered Nurse, PSYCH ICU (5MB), Harborview

University of Washington$97K — $181K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • WA state nursing license or MSL required.
  • Minimum one year of experience in psych nursing or an acute care setting.
  • Strong understanding of de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention.
  • Experience in handling complex mental health and medical diagnoses.

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate care for adult and pediatric patients in acute psychiatric settings.
  • Utilize de-escalation, seclusion, and restraint techniques effectively.
  • Assess and monitor patients’ mental and physical health statuses.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Ensure patient safety in a 24/7 secure environment.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package through the University of Washington.
  • Relocation assistance available for new hires.
  • Opportunity for additional compensation through certification and shift differentials.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join Harborview Medical Center's teams of outstanding Psychiatry Registered Nurses (RN) Harborview Medical Center is a level one adult and pediatric trauma center as well as regional burn center for a four-state region; a teaching and research hospital for the University of Washington; and a public/safety-net hospital for our diverse community.

UNIT
  • Adults 18-99 plus
  • Two-acute care floors
  • Psych Intensive care unit (Psych ICU)
  • Psych Emergency service (PES)


DEPARTMENT
  • 21-bed unit
  • 2:1 staffing ratios
  • 24/7 security


Our ICU patient population is primarily involuntary. Our nurses and staff understand de-escalation, seclusion, and restraint techniques. Our staff deal with a broad range of complex mental health and medical diagnosis.

SCHEDULE
  • 90% Days


REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduated from a accredited school of nursing
  • Have/obtain a WA state nursing license to practice or MSL
  • One or more years in psych nursing or acute care setting


Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$46.97 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$87.02 hourly
Other Compensation:
BSN or higher $1.00/hrCertification pay $1.25/hrWeekend shift differential $4.00/hr.Over time payRelocation available
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):
90.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU 1199NW HMC RN

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