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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

RN / Clinical Nurse Educator - Ambulatory Care

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126k-$186k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Educator. This position will support the outpatient ambulatory clinic staff at our Montlake and Northwest medical center campuses.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full time / 100% FTE

Day shifts Monday-Friday

Primary Job Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, teaches, and evaluates staff education. This may include orientations, in-services, residencies, preceptorships, BLS/ACLS renewals, and continuing education programs

Conducts Specific Classes and Competency Verifications

  • Works with staff to identify opportunities for professional growth and implements educational strategies to support staff in transition
  • Acts as an education resource to support quality patient care
  • Collaborates with community agencies outside the medical center regarding professional nursing practice
  • Promotes and supports a high functioning environment that fosters continuing learning and professional development
  • Participates in clinical and organizational policy and procedure development
  • Supports systems and processes to promote evidence-based practice and clinical inquiry
  • Participates in the development of quality assessment and improvement programs

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • Active licensure to practice as a RN in Washington State
  • BLS
  • 4 years of clinical RN experience in an ambulatory setting
  • 2 years of experience in education/teaching, including experience developing, implementing, presenting, and evaluating educational programs
  • Strong working knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles
  • Strong skills in program development, coordination, and presentation in a variety of modalities

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum

$126,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$186,000.00 annual

Other Compensation

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit washington.edu

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Educator plans, develops, and teaches staff education programs including orientations, residencies, and competency verifications. They also act as an educational resource to support evidence-based practice and quality patient care within the ambulatory clinics.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nursingAdult learning principlesCompetency verificationNursing educationAmbulatory carePreceptorshipStaff orientationPolicy development

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 62% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

University of Washington holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 92 active listings.

Ambulatory Care Nursing pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN / Clinical Nurse Educator - Ambulatory Care at University of Washington a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 356 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$156k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 27 employers

7
<$95k
8
$95k-110k
5
$110k-120k
6
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7
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%
CME allowance
11% this job
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 356 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement