Job Description
Job Description
UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within our Oncology team.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week
- Day shift
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides expertise and support to nurses caring for oncology patients at the bedside, helps drive practice changes throughout the organization, and ensures the use of national guidelines, best practices, and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes
- Consults with staff regarding assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of oncologic patient care. Serves as a role model and provides information and resources to cultivate staff skills and enhance nursing practice.
- Coordinates care delivery for complex patients, including identification of ethical issues and resources to assure safety and quality patient care.
- Collaborates with staff and managers to identify staff learning needs and develops and conducts educational activities.
- Empowers and supports healthcare teams through the Shared Leadership framework and facilitates frontline RN ownership of unit-based and specialty-based projects that enhance collaboration, care delivery, and/or clinical outcomes. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Researcher to design, implement, and disseminate nursing research. Serves as a mentor for staff nurses in conducting quality improvement and research.
- Leads or co-leads projects and educational programs with a focus on enhancing quality, patient outcomes, and vascular access care/CLABSI prevention
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Nursing; Applicable experience may substitute for education.
- 4 years of current Oncology related nursing experience
- An active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
- Leadership, quality improvement, or clinical education experience
- An active chemotherapy administration certification, preferred
- Oncology Certification or willingness to obtain, preferred
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:
$128,520.00 annualPay Range Maximum:
$191,028.00 annualOther Compensation:
-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 positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not ApplicableAbout 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 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 [email protected].
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.