DIRECTOR OF AMBULATORY CARE NURSING

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Company: University of Washington

Location: Washington, DC 20008

Description:

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Ambulatory Care Nursing. This is a highly visible position, providing nursing and clinical leadership at our Montlake and Northwest medical center campuses.

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Monday-Friday
  • Daytime hours
    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Serve in a hands-on leadership role
  • Work with key stakeholders to shape the way we approach ambulatory care
    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Partners with medical and operational leaders to support ambulatory initiatives, ensuring plans are implemented in an efficient, effective manner
  • Serves on the Magnet Champions Committee, the Nursing Executive Committee, the Ambulatory Care Leadership Council, and other workgroups representing nursing professional practice
  • Mentors RN2s, RN3s, and Nurse Managers to the highest levels of nursing practice while maintaining high engagement in ambulatory operations
  • Provides leadership and oversight of clinical practice for Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, and Medical Assistant Program Coordinators
  • Provides supervision to the Ambulatory Float Pool
  • Participates in the implementation of nursing philosophy and goals, consistent with Magnet and UW Medicine pillars
  • Maintains regulatory standards related to clinical care in the ambulatory setting
  • Partners with clinic leadership to promote employee and provider engagement
  • Provides oversight of nurse and medical assistant orientation to ensure appropriate onboarding and competency within their scope of practice
  • Assures compliance with organizational quality assurance and improvement programs
  • Reviews incident reports (Patient Safety Net) and related quality improvement activities
  • Reports on quality performance outcomes for selected programs
    REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • 4 years of ambulatory nursing care experience
  • 3 years in a clinical leadership role
  • Active licensure to practice as a RN in Washington State
    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 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.
    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
    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.
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