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Job Description
Clinical Nurse Educator, Procedural Services, Harborview Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center - PDNE (Professional Development and Nursing Excellence) dept. has an outstanding opportunity for Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), Procedural Services.
The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for Procedural Services will advance nursing excellence through clinical education, competency development, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
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. The position integrates best practices, organizational standards, and continuous quality improvement into clinical practice, competency development, and professional development activities.
This position provides specialized clinical expertise and educational support to nurses and procedural team members caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role supports competency development, implementation of evidence-based practices, adoption of new technologies and equipment, and achievement of nursing quality and patient safety goals across procedural service lines.
Required Qualifications
• Current Washington State (or applicable multistate) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of five years of recent clinical nursing experience in procedural services, critical care, cardiovascular services, perioperative services, emergency services, or a related specialty.
• Minimum of two years of clinical leadership experience, such as educator, charge nurse, preceptor, quality improvement lead, assistant nurse manager, nurse manager, or similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to assess clinical practice and educational needs, identify gaps, and implement effective solutions and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate, deliver, and evaluate educational programs for adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams and build strong working relationships across clinical and operational settings.
• Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational and clinical needs, including occasional evening, night, and weekend support.
Desired Qualifications
• Master's degree in nursing, Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification or previous experience practicing in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
• National specialty certification, such as RCIS, CGRN, CRNI, CCRN, PCCN, CVRN, CEN, CNOR, NPD-BC, or related certification.
• Previous experience in nursing professional development, staff education, clinical instruction, or competency management.
• Experience supporting cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, endoscopy, or other procedural service lines.
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.
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:
$140,004.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$183,000.00 annual
Other 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 position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
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 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 dso@uw.edu.
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.