Registered Nurse - Nurse Care Coordinator at UW Medical Center - Montlake

About the role

UW Medical Center – Montlake's Social Work and Care Coordination department has an outstanding per‑diem opportunity for a Nurse Care Coordinator to join the team, with the goal of achieving coordinated patient flow through an inpatient stay, culminating in a safe and timely discharge. This position works closely with all members of the interdisciplinary health‑care team, ensuring that the team is aware of the patient’s plan of care and that all disciplines are working toward the same goals for the patient.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor high‑medical‑needs patients to ensure timely completion of consults, procedures, and tests, maintain ongoing team communication, and facilitate coordination between providers across the continuum of care.
• Lead medical team and nursing huddles; work creatively to remove barriers to discharge caused by medical complications or system/team obstacles.
• Assist with ordering complex medical equipment and ensure safe transitions of care.
• Develop and monitor outcome measures related to care coordination and staff‑ and patient‑satisfaction with discharge planning.
• Provide ongoing consultation and education to staff on how to achieve improved patient flow through the UWMC system.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field (applicable experience may substitute for education).
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
• BLS certification.
• Three years of professional nursing experience.
• Experience in case management strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and clinical expertise.
• Ability to access information and document in the electronic medical record.

Pay

Pay range: $46.97 – $86.17 hourly. Additional premiums: BSN (or higher degree) $1.00/hour; specialty certification $1.25/hour. Overtime pay applicable.

Benefits

For detailed benefits information, visit UW benefits for temporary/per diem positions.

Schedule

Days: Monday to Friday. Per‑diem position. First shift.

About UW Medical Center – Montlake

UW Medical Center is an acute‑care academic medical center in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. Ranked No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, it prides itself on compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances. The Montlake campus is located on the edge of the UW campus, offering many staff amenities and convenient public‑transit options, including a Sound Transit light‑rail station across the street.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top‑rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s health professionals. The system comprises nearly 29,000 professionals across hospitals, primary‑care, physicians, the School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all. As an equal‑opportunity employer, it considers applicants 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. For disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants will be required to disclose any substantiated findings or investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by Washington state law.