In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the role of a Nursing and Clinical Educator for our NICUs. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and delivering nursing and clinical education programs that will ensure our staff is equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to provide quality and cost-effective patient care.

As a Nursing and Clinical Educator, you will be responsible for providing education, training, and consultancy services to clinical staff in your assigned areas. You will assess, develop, revise, and coordinate teaching programs for all nursing staff and ensure that educational programs meet all regulatory, risk, and patient safety requirements.

In addition, you will plan and direct orientation and residency programs, facilitate staff development, and develop competency assessment tools to ensure that our staff is equipped with the necessary skills and competency. You will also contribute to our quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to support these initiatives and incorporating changes into education offerings.

As a Nursing and Clinical Educator, you will collaborate with other educators to enhance self-learning, promote professionalism, reduce duplicative services, and provide opportunities for a more standardized system. You will also participate in related clinical instruction and conferences to maintain and improve your knowledge and competency in your specialty area.

If you are a highly motivated, skilled professional with a passion for education and a commitment to quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and two years of RN nursing work experience in the designated specialty area.  Previous work experience in the education/training of healthcare providers is strongly preferred.  Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current active Washington State RN license.
• Certification in specialty area to be obtained within one year of hire.

·Current Health Care Provider BLS required, unless assigned to work with Surgery Schedulers and Surginet.