Nurse Educator, Neonatal ICU

Job Description

$10,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Montlake, Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join their leadership team. The CNE position supports the clinical practice of nurses through expert education and evidence-based practice support. In collaboration with key stakeholders and nursing leadership, this position ensures the integration of best practices, regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement into clinical practice.

UNIT DESCRIPTION

• Bring your experience and great compassion in caring for multiple births and micro preemies—babies born before 26 weeks gestation or weighing less than 2.2 pounds.
• As part of UW Medicine, the NICU has access to the most advanced neonatal research.
• Our team has been instrumental in setting the standard for reducing risk of brain damage and lung problems in premature babies across the nation.
• Come work with an interdisciplinary team of neonatologists, nurses, neonatal physical therapists, respiratory care practitioners, pharmacists, nutritionists, other health professionals and parents as members of a baby's health-care team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a clinical expert in neonatal nursing practice.
• Provides clinical education, guidance, and practice support within the NICU. Identifies gaps in nursing practice and knowledge through analysis and evaluation. Partners with nursing staff and leadership to develop and implement action plans.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates education offerings designed to enhance the delivery of care. This includes the design and facilitation of staff education days, in-services, and initial and annual competencies.
• Create and support an orientation program for new graduate nurses and new to specialty nurses hired into NICU. This includes classroom-based learning, thoughtful preceptor pairing and schedule creation, and frequent check-ins with new hires and their preceptors.
• Ensures compliance and maintains records of regulatory requirements related to education, staff competencies, and equipment safety.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have or obtain a WA state RN license or MSL
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Five or more years NICU experience
• Two of more years of clinical leadership experience
• NICU related specialty certification or obtain within one year of hire
• NRP instructor or obtain certification within one year of hire
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW 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.

All 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.

Become part of our team . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$98,448.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$178,824.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$10,000 Sign on bonus/Relocation available
BSN or higher premium $1.00/hour
Certification premium $1.25/hour
Weekend Shift differential $4.00/hour
Over time pay

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

90.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WSNA UWMC Montlake

About the UW

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

UW 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.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .