RN / Clinical Nurse Educator - Ambulatory Care

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

7d•$126,000 - $186,000•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Educator. This position will support the outpatient ambulatory clinic staff at our Montlake and Northwest medical center campuses.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Active licensure to practice as a RN in Washington State
BLS
4 years of clinical RN experience in an ambulatory setting
2 years of experience in education/teaching, including experience developing, implementing, presenting, and evaluating educational programs
Strong working knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles
Strong skills in program development, coordination, and presentation in a variety of modalities
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, teaches, and evaluates staff education. This may include orientations, in-services, residencies, preceptorships, BLS/ACLS renewals, and continuing education programs
Conducts specific classes and competency verifications
Works with staff to identify opportunities for professional growth and implements educational strategies to support staff in transition
Acts as an education resource to support quality patient care
Collaborates with community agencies outside the medical center regarding professional nursing practice
Promotes and supports a high functioning environment that fosters continuing learning and professional development
Participates in clinical and organizational policy and procedure development
Supports systems and processes to promote evidence-based practice and clinical inquiry
Participates in the development of quality assessment and improvement programs