Perinatal Clinical Nurse Educator

Perinatal Nurse Educator UW Medical Center-Montlake Seattle, WA 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

SCHEDULE 100

% FTE, variable shifts based on unit and educational needs

PRIMARY JOB 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

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

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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

Pay:

$49.23•$90.33 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program Application Question(s): Do you have any certification for perinatal, if so, what are they? Are you an EFM instructor? Are you an ACLS instructor? Do you have a BSN or higher, if so, what is it? What acuity level L&D or OB have you worked in? Do you have ICU experience?

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Work Location:

In person