Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinical Excellence Coordinator

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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

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 Oncology

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.)