CNS​/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Level IV Neonatal ICU, UWMC

## CNS/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Level IV Neonatal ICU, UWMCApplyremote type:
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- ** Job Description
**** UW Medical Center – Montlake
** has an opportunity for a
** Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
** in our
** Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
** The Clinical Nurse Specialist contributes to the advancement of nursing practice and the continuous improvement of patient care through:
* Clinical support
* Education* Research
* Organizational leadership and support
* Professional development
** UNIT DESCRIPTION
*** Bring your experience and great compassion in caring for multiple births and micro preemies—babies born before 26 weeks gestation or weighing less than 2.2 pounds.
* As part of UW Medicine, the NICU has access to the most advanced neonatal research.
* Our team has been instrumental in setting the standard for reducing risk of brain damage and lung problems in premature babies across the nation.
* Come work with an interdisciplinary team of neonatologists, nurses, neonatal physical therapists, respiratory care practitioners, pharmacists, nutritionists, other health professionals and parents as members of a baby's health-care team.
** RESPONSIBILITIES***(including, but not limited to)
** Provides leadership and clinical guidance to nursing team members.
* Serves as the clinical expert and resource for neonatal nursing care.
* Provides education, information, and resources to enhance nursing practice and elevate clinical skills.
* Leads the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and policies, promotes clinical standards and practice improvements, and evaluates outcomes.
* Advances neonatal nursing practice by sharing expertise through publications and presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
* Leads selected projects and programs with an emphasis on quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
* Fosters collaborative relationships with the UW Medical Center CNS team and colleagues across other hospitals and healthcare agencies.
* Collaborate with nursing staff and leadership to assess nursing practice and identify educational and professional development needs.
* Maintains applicable certifications and participates in continuing education activities.
* Promotes the professional growth and advancement of the nursing team.
** Skills
* ** Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, collaborative team environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership abilities.
* Advanced clinical expertise with a focus on quality outcomes and evidence-based practice.
* The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for responding to the dynamic needs of the organization, nursing staff, and patients in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
** SCHEDULE
* ** 100% FTE
* Day Shift (Monday–Friday)
** REQUIREMENTS
* ** Master of Nursing (MSN) or higher.
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
* Five or more years of nursing experience.
* Five or more years of recent Level IV NICU experience.
* Current RNC-NIC or CCRN-Neonatal certification.
* Equivalent experiences and education may be substituted for required education.
** 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.

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