Harborview Medical Center

We are hiring Certified Medical Assistants! UW Medicine is hosting virtual interview events for Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) on October 4th and October 11th for Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, and UW Medicine Primary Care. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining Harborview Medical Center and UW Medicine. Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Link: https://lnkd.in/ertKnCXz Date: Friday, October 11, 2024 Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Link: https://lnkd.in/ezRZmNCV

“My night time nurse, Luis, greatly improved my experience. He always made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. He was there for me all three nights I stayed and would bring me heating pads for my stomach before I could even ask for them. My experience at Harborview was great.” -5E patient 📸: Luis Moreno Nunez, BSN, RN

We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Harborview Medical Center's Regional Burn Center. Harborview was one of the first hospitals to treat burn injuries with early excision, the surgical removal of dead tissue and skin grafting within days after injury. This approach helped patients survive and recover more quickly from serious burns and established Harborview Medical Center as the regional burn center for patients in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. From its earliest days, the burn center has also been a leader in education and research. Our fellowship program has trained many of the top burn specialists in the world and continues to be one of the most coveted fellowships programs. Today, Dr. Tam Pham, chief of burn surgery, leads more than 300 specialized providers who deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care at Harborview. They include general surgeons, plastic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, specialized nursing staff, psychologists, vocational rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and pediatricians. Congratulations to the entire burn center team on this historic milestone for Harborview and our region.

Congratulations to Joshua Budny, recipient of the DAISY award! The DAISY Awards is awarded to registered nurses who exemplify nursing values including Extraordinary Compassion, Courage, and Integrity, in every situation! DAISY award recipients consistently demonstrate excellence in the delivery of patient care and promotion of their professional nursing practice. 📸: Joshua Budny, RN

Celebrating National Healthcare Supply Chain Week, October 6-12, 2024! Each one of our team members play a vital role in ensuring our health system can provide world class care to all our patients. We recognize the work our team does is often behind the scenes, and we want to thank you for everything you do to support our patients. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the value our team provides UW Medicine in helping us achieve our Supply Chain team’s vision to become the most trusted partner for our clinical and support services teams.

“I was very impressed with Harborview. Everyone I interacted with were very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. One my nurses, Chika, really stood out. She was kind and always there for me. She had a great attitude and explained everything very well to me. She was awesome and I really missed her when she wasn’t there.” -4E patient 📸: Chika Odoh, RN

Join us in recognizing Tara Lerew, Nurse Manager 8EH and Gweth Mamaril, Nurse Manager Acute Care Float Pool who have been recognized by the Patient Safety Team as Safety Net Superstars for their thorough event reviews, consistent follow-up, and closed loop communication. Tara and Gweth’s commitment and outstanding practices embody our collective goal of fostering a strong and dependable safety culture at Harborview.

“I don't remember her name but the nurse who was first to receive me and prepare me prior to the procedure was very nice. She explained everything about the procedure and made me very comfortable. She made me feel super calm and put me at ease. She gave excellent service!” -Endoscopy patient 📸: Ariana Rickenbacker, BSN, RN

Join us in celebrating Kelly Paananen, MN ARNP CENP, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, who has been recognized by the Patient Safety Team as a Safety Net Superstar for her thorough event reviews, consistent follow-up, and closed loop communication. Kelly’s commitment and outstanding practices embody our collective goal of fostering a strong and dependable safety culture at Harborview.

Let's celebrate our Employee of the Month, Valicia! Valicia embodies the values we strive for and is a true role model for us all. She spearheaded the creation of the Essentials Market at HMC, a project funded by a UW Medicine Well-being grant, to offer essentials to fellow staff. Thanks to her dedication, the program has expanded, now operating in a larger space to provide even more resources. In addition to her incredible work with the Essentials Market, Valicia is a valued peer-to-peer mentor, always ready to assist colleagues in need. Her kindness and guidance are highly sought after in her clinic. 📸: Valicia Linn, RN