RN / Clinical Excellence Coordinator for UW Medical Center-Northwest

Clinical Excellence Coordinator

UW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Excellence Coordinator (job profile: Health Program Operations Specialist). Full time / 100% FTE Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday.

Position Highlights

• This is a highly visible position, serving as an expert clinical resource for RNs and other healthcare staff
• This position provides frontline clinical leadership with a goal of sustaining safe, evidence-based practices throughout our hospital
• UW Medicine is proud to foster a culture that is innovative and collaborative - this position will play a key role in our commitment to providing world class patient services

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Maintains a highly visible presence in clinical areas, spending more than 50% of work time providing at-the-elbow coaching, education, and just-in-time support to frontline staff to advance quality outcomes
• Reviews and supervises real-time electronic medical record documentation and clinical decision-making
• Supports adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based care standards
• Identifies high risk patients or clinical situations and provides direct support to the care team
• Targets measures that will impact applicable department-specific quality outcomes (lines and drains, fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, hospital acquired infection prevention, glycemic control, plan of care, suicide prevention, pain assessment, restraint management, oral care, etc.)
• Supports unit-based skills days and shared leadership efforts at improving quality measures
• Identifies and escalates system issues that create barriers to point of care delivery
• Collaborates with department leadership, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and medical providers to identify trends in safety events and quality metrics
• Participates in organization-wide committees aimed at improving clinical practice and quality outcomes, such as the Nursing Quality Council and weekly Quality huddles

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• At least 3-5 years of recent frontline nursing work experience

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 neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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 healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $103,968.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $160,800.00 annual

Other Compensation: -

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.