Clinical Nurse Educator NWH Surgical Services

Job Description

UW Medical CenterNorthwesthas an outstanding opportunity for a full timeClinical 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 staffs 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 Preferred
• 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 CenterNorthwest 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 neighboringNorthwest Outpatient Medical CenterandSpecialty 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 Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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 29000 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

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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 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.

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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.