RN​/Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology at UW Medical Center-Northwest

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The CNS will be our Subject Matter Expert on all matters surrounding oncology care.

• Full time / 100% FTE
• Primarily day shifts Monday-Friday

• This is a highly visible position, serving as an expert clinical resource for RNs and other healthcare staff
• The CNS will work with key stakeholders, shaping the way we approach cancer care
• UW Medicine is proud to foster a culture that is innovative and collaborative – this position will play a key role in our commitment to providing world class patient care

• Maintains subject matter expertise on chemotherapy administration, chemotherapy certification, vascular access care, and care management of inpatient and ambulatory oncology patients
• Develops evidence-based protocols, promotes clinical standards, and evaluates outcomes
• Develops collaborative, collegial relationships with leadership and staff at UW Medical Center‑Northwest, UW Medical Center‑Montlake, and Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center
• Remains current on evidence-based research and literature, and brings evidence-based information to the clinical setting
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates oncology-related educational offerings, including staff education days, online learning modules, and annual competencies
• Tracks quality indicator data and evaluates quality outcomes
• Oversees house‑wide initiatives related to oncology care, including the evaluation of new medical products
• Fosters collegial relations with CNS staff across our campus and in other hospitals or agencies
• Contributes clinical expertise and nursing perspectives to committees and work groups, including Sepsis, Education Council, Local Practice Council, and Professional Practice Council
• Leads or co‑leads projects and initiatives that impact oncology patient outcomes

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• 3-5 years of oncology-related nursing experience
• An active chemotherapy administration certification

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital 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 six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center‑Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy‑to‑access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

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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.

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