CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR, ACUTE CARE

Job description

Occasional Telework

nSeattle, WA

nFull time

nREQ-

nJob Description

nClinical Nurse Educator, Acute Care, Harborview Medical Center

nHarborview Medical Center – PDNE (Professional Development and Nursing Excellence) dept. has an outstanding opportunity for Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Acute Care .

nThe Acute Care CNE advances nursing excellence by leading clinical education, competency development, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives across inpatient acute care services. The CNE collaborates with nursing leadership, providers, ancillary staff, and interprofessional teams to assess educational and practice needs, develop and implement learning programs, support regulatory and accreditation readiness, and promote safe, high-quality patient care. This position serves as a clinical resource and change agent, integrating evidence-based practices, organizational priorities, and continuous quality improvement into nursing practice, competency development, and professional growth across multiple acute care specialties.

nDuties & Responsibilities

nnnProvides clinical education, competency validation, and ongoing practice support for nurses and other designated clinical staff across inpatient acute care units.

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nnCollaborates with nurse managers, assistant nurse managers, clinical nurse specialists, providers, and interprofessional teams to assess educational needs and identify competency and practice gaps.

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nnDevelops, implements, and evaluates education programs that promote safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice.

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nnSupports development related to nursing practice, equipment, technologies, medications, and specialty nursing skills.

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nnCoordinates education supporting new graduate nurses, experienced staff, and transition-to-practice initiatives.

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nnPromotes standardized nursing practices and evidence-based care across inpatient units.

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nnContributes to regulatory and accreditation readiness through competency validation, staff education, and compliance with organizational standards.

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nnDevelops, reviews, and maintains evidence-based nursing policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and educational resources.

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nnPartners with subject matter experts and nursing leaders to ensure clinical practices reflect current evidence and regulatory requirements.

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nnDevelops and delivers education supporting implementation of new policies, clinical standards, and organizational initiatives.

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nnReviews patient safety events, nursing-sensitive quality indicators, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.

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nnDesigns and implements educational interventions to address quality and patient safety priorities.

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nnCollaborates with nursing leadership on hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.

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nnSupports implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

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nnParticipates in root cause analyses, action planning, and sustainment of improvement initiatives.

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n nRequired Experience

nnnMinimum of five (5) years of recent clinical nursing experience in acute care, medical-surgical nursing, progressive care, telemetry, rehabilitation, critical care, emergency nursing, or another relevant inpatient specialty.

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nnMinimum of two (2) years of clinical leadership experience, such as educator, charge nurse, preceptor, quality improvement lead, assistant nurse manager, nurse manager, clinical nurse specialist, or similar role.

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nnDemonstrated ability to assess clinical practice and educational needs, identify performance gaps, and implement sustainable improvement strategies.

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nnExperience leading quality improvement, patient safety, evidence-based practice, or regulatory readiness initiatives.

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nnExcellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

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nnAbility to adapt to changing operational priorities and provide occasional evening, night, or weekend educational support as needed.

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nnAbility to work independently in a complex healthcare environment, proactively assess organizational and educational needs, prioritize competing demands, and take initiative to develop and implement effective solutions with minimal direction.

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n nDesired Education and Experience

nnnMaster's degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

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nnClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification or previous CNS experience.

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nnNursing Professional Development Board Certification (NPD-BC).

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nnNational specialty certification appropriate to acute care practice (e.g., CCRN, PCCN, CMSRN, MEDSURG-BC, CNRN, CRRN, or equivalent).

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nnPrevious experience in nursing professional development, competency management, onboarding, or clinical instruction.

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nnExperience leading interdisciplinary quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and organizational change initiatives.

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nnExperience supporting Magnet®, Pathway to Excellence®, or regulatory accreditation activities.

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n nABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

nAs the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

nHarborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

nChallenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (

nABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

nUW 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.

nAll 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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nCompensation, Benefits and Position Details

nPay Range Minimum:

n$140,004.00 annual

nPay Range Maximum:

n$183,000.00 annual

nOther Compensation:

nnn nBenefits:

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nShift:

nFirst Shift (United States of America)

nTemporary or Regular?

nThis is a regular position

nFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

n100.00%

nUnion/Bargaining Unit:

nNot Applicable

nAbout the UW

nWorking at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

nUW 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.

nOur Commitment

nThe 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 ( .

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seattle, WA, 98127, US

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