CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR, UWMC - NURSING STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time night shift ICU/ED Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) . The CNE will be our Subject Matter Expert who will provide clinical education, quality improvement support, and clinical expertise to the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and Emergency Department with the Nurse Staff Development team.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full time / 100% FTE
• Night shifts Monday-Friday
• Four 10 Hour Shifts
• No Weekends

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This position supports nursing orientation, ongoing professional development, competency management, and evidence-based practice for night shift nursing staff. The role partners with clinical leaders to advance quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes while supporting nursing excellence across the continuum of care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise, coordinate, and support orientation programs for ICU and ED nightshift nursing staff, including traveling nurses, experienced nurses, new graduate nurses, and nurses participating in the ICU Consortium or equivalent programs.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based educational programs, simulation activities, skills labs, competency validation, and annual education designed to improve clinical practice, patient safety, and professional development for night shift staff.
• Partner with nursing leadership, CNSs, physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and interdisciplinary teams to identify educational priorities and align learning strategies with organizational goals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives through protocol development, implementation, staff education, outcome monitoring, data collection, and dissemination of best practices.
• Support unit-based quality, safety, and professional practice initiatives, including participation in shared governance councils and other departmental committees.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant by modeling advanced nursing practice and providing guidance in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for critically ill patients.

• Promote the integration of evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards and initiatives that impact oncology patient outcomes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
• Four to five years of recent intensive care nursing experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired Qualifications

• Two or more years of leadership, educator, charge nurse, or project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in staff education, competency management, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

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.

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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, 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:

$106,140.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$148,404.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Shift:

Night 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 aiapply.co or View email address on aiapply.co.

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.