RN-Clinical Educator

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.4
• Department: Staff Development
• Shift: Part-time Days, occasional evenings and weekends
• Job ID: 166867
  
  

Overview

RN Clincial Educator

Allen Hospital - Waterloo

Part-time Days

Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to organize, implement and evaluate education programs (orientation, in-services, competencies, classroom, etc.) at the unit level to facilitate skill development, competency and proficiency of standards of care for the staff.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and facilitate ongoing education and competency for team members – will assess educational needs of each medical-surgical or intensive care unit team, assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of in-services, educational offerings and competencies by using formal and informal teaching methods. Education and training regarding new equipment.
• Collaborates with Professional Development colleagues to provide a Nurse Residency program for newly graduated nurses.
• Assists unit leadership in facilitating clinical orientation for new team members – may provide limited at-the-elbow support as requested or collaborate with unit-based preceptors and unit leadership to establish action plans for orientees who are struggling.
• Mentors less experienced team members, guides professional behaviors while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization, demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to support implementation of evidenced based practice into the department setting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in RN to BSN program with completion within two years of hire date. Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ registered nurse experience in medical-surgical or intensive care. Five years medical-surgical and/or intensive care experience.
• Iowa RN license.
• Must obtain BLS Instructor status within one year of hire.
• Medical-surgical and/or intensive care certification preferred.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little oversight.
• Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take a leadership role in facilitating organizational change through partnerships with staff and managers.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Manage priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical skills related to patient safety.