CNE/Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department, Harborview

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 183 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation available

Résumé du poste

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA, is seeking an Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Educator to advance nursing practice, staff development, and patient safety through clinical education, competency development, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.

You will partner with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical competency, support professional growth, and promote safe, high-quality care across the Emergency Department (ED).

Qualifications

• RN license in Washington State or equivalent.
• 5+ years clinical nursing experience in emergency nursing, critical care, or related field.
• 2+ years of clinical leadership in education, leadership, or quality improvement.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt scheduling to support staff education across shifts.

Responsabilités

• Assess staff learning needs and clinical practice gaps with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate onboarding, new graduate education, competency assessments, and ongoing staff development using diverse modalities.
• Advance evidence-based practice by updating policies, guidelines, and educational resources; support new technologies and standards.
• Identify patient safety and quality improvement opportunities using clinical data and performance metrics; collaborate on improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate educational effectiveness and sustain improvements in practice and outcomes.

Connaissances

RN license

Emergency nursing

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Scheduling flexibility

Description du poste

Job Description

Join Harborview Medical Center’s Professional Development and Nursing Excellence (PDNE) Department and Emergency Services team as an Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). In this role, you will advance nursing practice, staff development, and patient safety through clinical education, competency development, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.

You will partner with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical competency, support professional growth, and promote safe, high-quality care across the Emergency Department (ED).

Unit Description

Harborview Medical Center, a mission-driven safety-net hospital, Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and University of Washington academic medical center. Our Magnet® designation reflects a commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and high-quality care.

As an ED Clinical Nurse Educator, you will advance nurse development, strengthen clinical practice, and promote safe, equitable, evidence-based care for our diverse community.

Position Highlights

• Provide clinical education and expertise to strengthen nursing practice, critical thinking, and patient outcomes.
• Develop and deliver educational programs, competency assessments, simulation, and bedside coaching.
• Support onboarding, new graduate education, and ongoing professional development.
• Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary partners to standardize clinical practice and support regulatory readiness.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement across Emergency Services and throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assess staff learning needs and clinical practice gaps in collaboration with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate onboarding, new graduate education, competency assessments, and ongoing staff development using diverse modalities, including simulation, classroom instruction, just-in-time training, and bedside coaching.
• Advance evidence-based practice by developing and updating nursing policies, clinical guidelines, and educational resources, and supporting new technologies, clinical standards, and organizational initiatives.
• Identify and address patient safety and quality improvement opportunities using clinical outcomes, safety events, and performance data; collaborate on improvement initiatives, root cause analyses, and regulatory and accreditation readiness.
• Evaluate educational effectiveness and sustain improvements in clinical practice, staff competency, and patient outcomes.

Scheduling

• 100%-day shift
• Flexibility to support educational needs across shifts.

Requirements

• Have/Obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State or MSL.
• Five or more years of clinical nursing experience in emergency nursing, critical care, or another relevant specialty.
• Two or more years of clinical leadership experience, such as clinical education, charge nursing, precepting, quality improvement, nursing management, clinical nursing specialist practice, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to assess educational and clinical practice needs, identify performance gaps, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and adjust scheduling to support staff education across shifts as needed.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As 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.

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

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$140,004.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$183,000.00 annual

Other Compensation

Relocation available

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

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 publicby 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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The 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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

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.