Perinatal Nurse Educator, UW Medical Center, Perinatal Services

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center – Montlake has an opportunity for a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Educator (Registered Nurse 3). This educator will provide leadership and education across Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum services, supporting clinical excellence and staff development. UW Medical Center – Montlake proudly holds the distinction of being the first Magnet®-designated hospital in the United States, and we are currently in our eighth consecutive designation. A testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare. Join us on this exciting journey! OUR PERINATAL UNITS Labor and Delivery: Approximately 200 deliveries per month at a quaternary care hospital. 70% high-risk obstetric population, including medically complex co-morbidities. Capacity for up to 6 High risk OB patients, 14 antepartum patients, 9 L&D patients, Triage, 2 ORs and 2 PACU bays. Full spectrum care: antepartum, intrapartum, and triage. Staffing aligned with AWHONN standards. Postpartum: Family-centered care model. 18 postpartum mother/baby rooms. Care for medically complex and high-risk postpartum patients. Collaborative care with Obstetric, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric/Newborn providers available 24/7. Access to certified lactation consultants 7 days/week. Partnership with dedicated perinatal social workers for care coordination. Staffing aligned with AWHONN standards.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Minimum 4 years of recent/current intrapartum clinical experience
Have/Obtain a Washington State RN license or MSL
BSN or higher
Relevant experience may substitute for some educational requirements

Nice To Haves

AWHONN EFM instructor
ACLS instructor

Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical expert in fetal heart tracing (FHT) interpretation and clinical decision-making; lead strip reviews, provide expert feedback, and identify educational opportunities; serve as an AWHONN EFM instructor
Serve as clinical expert for care of the critical care obstetrical patients; experience in caring for critical care OB patients, provide education specific to critical care for the obstetrical patient, telemetry and serve as ACLS instructor
Identify and improve documentation quality in the medical record; address gaps and provide actionable feedback
Drive and sustain performance improvement initiatives in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Specialist; analyze and track data to ensure compliance and outcomes
Act as a thoughtful communicator and change agent, identifying barriers and advancing team performance excellence
Lead high-risk, low-frequency simulation drills (e.g., maternal code, neonatal code, malignant hyperthermia, amniotic fluid embolism)
Partner with Leadership and the Clinical Nurse Specialist to conduct skills assessments and competency validation, including: Maternal Codes, obstetrical hemorrhage and massive transfusion protocol, Shoulder dystocia, Neonatal resuscitation, Intrauterine resuscitation, Severe hypertensive emergencies
Oversee and coordinate mandatory education and competency programs
Maintain education and compliance records for regulatory readiness
Support new staff onboarding, including check-ins, feedback to preceptors, and coordination of clinical learning experiences
Serve as a primary resource for staff new to perinatal nursing
Collaborate with leadership to ensure staff competency as scope of care evolves