CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST-LEVEL IV NEONATAL ICU

CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST-LEVEL IV NEONATAL ICU

UW Medical Center-Montlake has a opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for our Level IV Neonatal ICU.

The CNS contributes to advancement of nursing practice and continuous improvement of patient care through :

• Clinical support
• Education
• Research
• Organizational support
• Professional advancement.

The CNS is responsible for responding to the dynamic needs of the organization, nursing staff and patients in the changing healthcare environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES : but not limited to)

but not limited to)

• Provides leadership to nursing team members.
• Clinical expert and resource for nursing care for the neonatal patient.
• Provides information and resources to enhance nursing practice and elevate nursing skills.
• Provides leadership in the development of evidence-based protocols and policies, promotes clinical standards and practice improvements, and evaluates outcomes.
• Contributes to advancing neonatal nursing by sharing expertise and knowledge through publications and presentations at professional meetings / conferences.
• Leads selected projects or programs with a focus on quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Fosters collegial relationships with members of the CNS UW Medical Center team and in other hospitals or agencies.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and managers to assess nursing practice and identify staff learning needs.
• Maintains certification(s) and participates in continuing education activities.
• Promotes the professional advancement of the nursing team.

SCHEDULE : 100% Day Shift

100% Day Shift

SKILLS :

• Working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
• Exemplary communication,
• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Clinical expertise in quality outcomes.

REQUIRMENTS :

• Master of Nursing or higher.
• Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the state of WA as an RN.
• Five or more years of nursing experience.
• Five or more years of recent level IV NICU experience.
• Certification RNC-NIC or CCRN-Neonatal
• Equivalent experiences and education may be substituted for required education.

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

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.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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.