Req #: 241296 Department: HARBORVIEW - OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC Posting Date: 12/09/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7,596 - $13,798 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) **This recruitment offers a $10,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine** **Harborview Medical Center** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Registered Nurse (RN)** to join our **Outpatient Specialized Treatment for Early Psychosis (STEP) Clinic** , which provides behavioral health services to young adults with first episode psychosis. Must be skilled at taking care of people with comorbid conditions including people with substance use disorders, mental illnesses, and complex physical health conditions. Must have the ability to work collaboratively with outside agencies and assist with transitions of care from ED or hospital discharge. **WORK SCHEDULE:** + Part – time, 50% FTE, 20 hours per week + Schedule TBD – 3 shifts per week. Tuesdays required. STEP is open Mon-Fri 7:30a-5p **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** Located on the 5th floor of the Harborview East Clinic in Seattle, **The Specialized Treatment for Early Psychosis (STEP)** program at Harborview Medical Center serves adults with first episode psychosis. STEP clients can utilize these services for up to two years. The STEP team consists of 6 team members: a program director/family education specialist, therapist, psychiatrist, registered nurse, supportive employment and education specialist, and a peer support specialist. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:** + Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide care to young adults with first episode psychosis + Opportunity to work with Harborview Medical Center’s mission population + Work collaboratively with internal and external teams/programs to coordinate care and assist with care transitions **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team + Record medical history, triage documentation, nursing visit and completion of orders + Administer medications, including injections + Provide health education, assess mental status, transitions of care and support chronic disease management in conjunction with psychiatrist/ARNP, primary care provider and other team members + Support patient utilization of community and social resources + Attend monthly meetings and trainings related to first episode psychosis **REQUIREMENTS:** + Active, valid Washington State RN license required by start date + Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing + Two years of experience working as a psychiatric RN + Ability to collaborate with inpatient unites, ER/PES, primary care providers and outside agencies + Experience working with people who are homeless and economically disadvantaged + Experience working with diverse populations including limited English proficiency and immigrants **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. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)** **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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 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. **Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our communit University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.