Clinical Nurse Educator UW Medical Center Northwest Surgical Services

$106,140 - $159,204 / year

Job Description

UW Medical Center–Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a full time Clinical Nurse Educator to join us in our Operating Room.

Work Schedule

Full time
Day Shift
40 hours/week

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Work with leading experts in comprehensive surgical management to provide the best combination of treatments for patients
Apply your nursing expertise, attention to detail, and your service orientation to surgical services

Department Description

The Clinical Nurse Educator role will provide leadership for the assurance of clinical workforce competence, emphasizing service excellence, patient safety, staff safety and organizational values. This position is primarily an educator role, with responsibility for developing and maintaining competencies, evaluating performance of staff, and developing and evaluating tools for evidence-based practice orientation and learning, ensuring all annual training of staff is completed while fostering professional development.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Education, Orientation & Competency Development (Primary Focus)
Lead orientation, onboarding, and competency validation for Operating Room nursing staff.
Evidence-Based Practice, Quality & Safety
Promote evidence-based practice and integration of national perioperative standards into clinical care.
Staff Development & Performance Support
Coach, mentor, and support staff’s professional growth and competency development.
Operational & Organizational Support
Support unit initiatives, education planning, and implementation of practice changes.
Professional Expectations
Comply with HIPAA, UWMC Compliance Program, and infection prevention policies.
Uphold UWMC Standards for Service Excellence and ARISE values.

Required Position Qualifications

Current Washington State Registered Nurse license or valid Multistate license.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Masters, or enrolled in Master of Nursing program
Minimum of two years of professional surgical nursing experience or equivalent education/experience.
Demonstrated experience as an Operating Room registered nurse, with proficiency in perioperative nursing practice

About Uw Medical Center-northwest

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. 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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life hea

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$106,140.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$159,204.00 annual

Benefits

Other Compensation:

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)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment 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 consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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