What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND LEARNING position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #: 247036 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 06/25/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $9,111 - $15,606 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW Medicine employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here .
UW Medical Center–Montlake has an outstanding opportunity, 90% FTE for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join us in the Acute Care Behavioral Health (BH) and Learning building.
The BH CNS provides leadership for the delivery of exemplary patient care throughout the UWMC-ML campus and shares their expertise throughout the Medical Center. The BH CNS contributes to the advancement of nursing practice and continuous improvement of patient care through involvement in clinical care, education, research, organizational support, collaboration and professional advancement.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Day shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a highly visible position, serving as an expert clinical resource for RNs and other healthcare staff
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work with key stakeholders, shaping the way we approach workplace safety, behavioral restraints, and behavioral health best practices
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will promote an exemplary level of nursing practice, not just for UW Medicine but for behavioral healthcare as a whole.
REQUIREMENTS
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field; or equivalent education/experience
At least 3 years of clinical and leadership experience in an acute care medical center
Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning here.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with managers, RN3s, CNSs, and Educators to identify staff learning needs and plan, facilitate, and deliver education on BH topics, such as workplace violence prevention, restraint use and safety, and suicide prevention.
Provides expertise and support to nurses caring for patients at the bedside, helps drive practice changes throughout the organization, and ensures the use of national guidelines, best practices and evidence-based care to achieve the best possible patient outcomes
Collaborates with CNSs, CNEs and nurse managers as well as RN3s to lead/promote/maintain an exemplary level of nursing practice within Behavioral Health services to achieve excellent patient outcomes. Supports nursing leadership throughout the medical center and in meeting Patient Care Services, Patients are First and UWMC Pillar goals.
Supports all aspects of behavioral health-related clinical efforts aimed at Magnet designation or re-designation
Research and Innovation
Remains current regarding evidence-based practice changes, research, and literature specific to Behavioral Health.
Facilitates adoption of evidence into practice by bringing evidence-based information to the clinical setting and supporting staff-led Quality Improvement and Research initiatives
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
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.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
UW Medical Center–Montlake has an outstanding opportunity, 90% FTE for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join us in the Acute Care Behavioral Health (BH) and Learning building.
The BH CNS provides leadership for the delivery of exemplary patient care throughout the UWMC-ML campus and shares their expertise throughout the Medical Center. The BH CNS contributes to the advancement of nursing practice and continuous improvement of patient care through involvement in clinical care, education, research, organizational support, collaboration and professional advancement.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
REQUIREMENTS
Learn more about the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning here.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Innovation
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
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.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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.
Salary : $9,111 - $15,606
