What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - DIABETES position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #: 243837 Department: HARBORVIEW - PDNE (PROF. DEVEL. & NSG. EXCELLENCE) Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 03/14/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $8,845 - $15,606 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: BENEFITS PLAN
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Harborview Medical Center
Join Harborview Medical Center's outstanding Professional Development and Nursing Excellence (PDNE) team as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Diabetes.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Diabetes
This advanced practice nurse will work in conjunction with the Glycemic Control service to meet needs throughout Harborview's patient population with diabetes. The CNS will serve as an integral member on the Glycemic Control Service, rounding on patients, coordinating diabetic care, and facilitating and developing plans of care for patients with diabetes.
In addition, the CNS will work with unit leadership, staff, and physicians to impact the safe, quality care of patients with diabetes. The CNS will work with applicable managers and physicians, along with other members of the Professional Development and Nursing Excellence team in developing care standards, policies, guidelines, protocols, etc., for complex care for this population across the continuum. The Diabetes CNS is a recognized leader who identifies gaps, applies new evidence and/or opportunities for improvement, and consistently supports and engages staff to ensure they are able to deliver the best possible patient care.
Required Qualifications:
For detailed information on the benefits for this position, click here.
Harborview Medical Center
Join Harborview Medical Center's outstanding Professional Development and Nursing Excellence (PDNE) team as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Diabetes.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Diabetes
This advanced practice nurse will work in conjunction with the Glycemic Control service to meet needs throughout Harborview's patient population with diabetes. The CNS will serve as an integral member on the Glycemic Control Service, rounding on patients, coordinating diabetic care, and facilitating and developing plans of care for patients with diabetes.
In addition, the CNS will work with unit leadership, staff, and physicians to impact the safe, quality care of patients with diabetes. The CNS will work with applicable managers and physicians, along with other members of the Professional Development and Nursing Excellence team in developing care standards, policies, guidelines, protocols, etc., for complex care for this population across the continuum. The Diabetes CNS is a recognized leader who identifies gaps, applies new evidence and/or opportunities for improvement, and consistently supports and engages staff to ensure they are able to deliver the best possible patient care.
Required Qualifications:
• Current WA State RN license
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience
• Experience providing interdisciplinary staff education
• Training and experience in diabetes management across the continuum
• Demonstrated quality improvement experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze practice issues and support change implementation
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program with a CNS or NP focus
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board-Certified Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification.
• Experience with diabetes technologies including subcutaneous insulin infusion pumps, continuous glucose monitors, closed loop systems, and artificial pancreas developments.
A higher degree of healthcare.
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.
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
A higher degree of healthcare.
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.
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Salary : $8,845 - $15,606
