Clinical Nurse Educator / NWH Surgical Services
About The Position
UW Medical Center–Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a full time Clinical Nurse Educator to join us in our Operating Room. WORK SCHEDULE: Full time Day Shift 40 hours/week POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Work with leading experts in comprehensive surgical management to provide the best combination of treatments for patients Apply your nursing expertise, attention to detail, and your service orientation to surgical services DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Clinical Nurse Educator role will provide leadership for the assurance of clinical workforce competence, emphasizing service excellence, patient safety, staff safety and organizational values. This position is primarily an educator role, with responsibility for developing and maintaining competencies, evaluating performance of staff, and developing and evaluating tools for evidence-based practice orientation and learning, ensuring all annual training of staff is completed while fostering professional development.
Requirements
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse license or valid Multistate license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Masters Preferred
- Minimum of two years of professional surgical nursing experience or equivalent education/experience.
- Demonstrated experience as an Operating Room registered nurse, with proficiency in perioperative nursing practice
Nice To Haves
- Masters Preferred
Responsibilities
- Education, Orientation & Competency Development (Primary Focus) Lead orientation, onboarding, and competency validation for Operating Room nursing staff.
- Evidence-Based Practice, Quality & Safety Promote evidence-based practice and integration of national perioperative standards into clinical care.
- Staff Development & Performance Support Coach, mentor, and support staff’s professional growth and competency development.
- Operational & Organizational Support Support unit initiatives, education planning, and implementation of practice changes.
- Professional Expectations Comply with HIPAA, UWMC Compliance Program, and infection prevention policies. Uphold UWMC Standards for Service Excellence and ARISE values.
Benefits
- Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
