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Job Description

UW Medical Center - Montlake has an opportunity for a Perinatal Clinical Nurse Educator (Registered Nurse 3)

This educator will provide leadership and education across Labor & Delivery, Antepartum, and Postpartum services, supporting clinical excellence and staff development.

UW Medical Center - Montlake proudly holds the distinction of being the first Magnet-designated hospital in the United States, and we are currently in our eighth consecutive designation. A testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Join us on this exciting journey!

OUR PERINATAL UNITS

Labor and Delivery
Approximately 200 deliveries per month at a quaternary care hospital
70% high-risk obstetric population, including medically complex co-morbidities
Capacity for up to 6 High risk OB patients, 14 antepartum patients, 9 L&D patients, Triage, 2 ORs and 2 PACU bays
Full spectrum care: antepartum, intrapartum, and triage
Staffing aligned with AWHONN standards
Postpartum
Family-centered care model
18 postpartum mother/baby rooms
Care for medically complex and high-risk postpartum patients
Collaborative care with Obstetric, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Pediatric/Newborn providers available 24/7
Access to certified lactation consultants 7 days/week
Partnership with dedicated perinatal social workers for care coordination
Staffing aligned with AWHONN standards

RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a clinical expert in fetal heart tracing (FHT) interpretation and clinical decision-making; lead strip reviews, provide expert feedback, and identify educational opportunities; serve as an AWHONN EFM instructor

Serve as clinical expert for care of the critical care obstetrical patients; experience in caring for critical care OB patients, provide education specific to critical care for the obstetrical patient, telemetry and serve as ACLS instructor

Identify and improve documentation quality in the medical record; address gaps and provide actionable feedback
Drive and sustain performance improvement initiatives in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Specialist; analyze and track data to ensure compliance and outcomes
Act as a thoughtful communicator and change agent, identifying barriers and advancing team performance excellence
Lead high-risk, low-frequency simulation drills (e.g., maternal code, neonatal code, malignant hyperthermia, amniotic fluid embolism)
Partner with Leadership and the Clinical Nurse Specialist to conduct skills assessments and competency validation, including:

Maternal Codes

Obstetrical hemorrhage and massive transfusion protocol

Shoulder dystocia

Neonatal resuscitation

Intrauterine resuscitation

Severe hypertensive emergencies

Oversee and coordinate mandatory education and competency programs
Maintain education and compliance records for regulatory readiness
Support new staff onboarding, including check-ins, feedback to preceptors, and coordination of clinical learning experiences
Serve as a primary resource for staff new to perinatal nursing
Collaborate with leadership to ensure staff competency as scope of care evolves

SCHEDULE
100% FTE, variable shifts based on unit and educational needs

REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Minimum 4 years of recent/current intrapartum clinical experience
Have/Obtain a Washington State RN license or MSL
BSN or higher
Relevant experience may substitute for some educational requirements

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 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, 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

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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.