Registered Nurse - ICU Clinical Excellence Coordinator

Clinical Excellence Coordinator (RN)

UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Excellence Coordinator (RN).

Work Schedule:

• Part time - 75% FTE
• Monday - Friday
• Variable hours; mainly days but will need flexibility on working evenings/nights occasionally

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:

• Ensures individualized patient plans of care are applicable and evidence-based
• Reviews and supervises real-time electronic medical record documentation and clinical decision-making
• Ensures 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, plan of care, etc.)
• Identifies and escalates system issues that create barriers to point of care delivery
• Collaborates with department leadership, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and medical providers
• Identifies trends in safety events, evaluates quality outcomes and gaps in care, and provides "just in time" education to the front-line care team
• Participates in organization-wide committees aimed at improving clinical practice and quality outcomes (Nursing Quality Council, Shared Leadership Committee, etc.)

Requirements:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; applicable experience may substitute for education
• At least 4 years of nursing work experience, preferably with a focus in Critical Care

About UW Medical Center-Montlake:

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 75.00%

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.