Registered Nurse - Unit Based Educator Perioperative Services SC
Location: Lakewood Washington
Description: Franciscan Health System is looking of Registered Nurse - Unit Based Educator Perioperative Services SC right now, this position will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the development and delivery of nursing and ! clinical education in a patient care area from basic to advanced practice levels. Plans, conducts and evaluates unit-specific new orientation, education and training in the assigned department. Works collaboratively with unit management and Regional Education to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care by providing educational support to staff.
Essential Duties:
Provides education, training and consultative services to clinical staff in assigned area. Assists with assessing, developing, revising, and coordinating teaching programs. Provides in-service education; participates in related clinical instruction and conferences, maintains and improves knowledge and competency in staff's nursing practice skills. Ensures that educational programs provide staff with skills and competency needed to meet all applicable regulatory requirements.
Plans and directs the orientation of new personnel to each unit. Facilitates staff development o! f assigned department personnel by promoting learning experien! ces and information for staff based on identified needs of the individuals. Responsible for development of competency assessment tools, ensuring these assessments are completed, and conducts education as necessary in follow-up. Provides feedback to unit management regarding staff's competency for performance evaluation through ongoing skills assessment May be responsible for keeping accurate and thorough documentation of competency assessments and results (varies by department).
Ensures that patient care staff are aware of age-specific needs of patients and methods for best meeting those needs through in-services, workshops, etc.
Participates in the development, revision, update and education of regional and department specific policies, procedures and protocols.
Supports the department's quality improvement initiatives by designing projects to support these initiatives and incorporates quality improvement techniques into their work performance.
Collaborates with other Unit Educators as well as Regional Educators to enhance self-learning, promote professionalism among educators, reduce duplicative services, and to provide opportunities for a more standardized system.
Participates in related clinical instruction and conferences and maintains and improves knowledge and competency in specific area of nursing practice.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
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Master's degree in related field is preferred.
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and three years of RN nursing work experience in the designated specialty area. Previous work experience in the education/training of healthcare providers is strongly preferred. Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
Alternative Requirement
: A candidate who, although otherwise qualified, lac! ks a BSN degree may also be considered for the position if:
1.! The applicant has a combined total of at least six years work experience in RN nursing and education/training development/delivery in the designated specialty area; AND
2. The applicant is actively pursuing attainment of a bachelor's degree in nursing, with a graduation date identified and continuing progress made towards completion of the degree requirements
License/Certification:
Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
BLS certification required.
Certification in specialty area to be obtained within one year of hire.
Any additional certifications as required in each specialty area to be obtained within one year of hire.
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound sp! irit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader hea! lth care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organi! zations are Equal Opportunity Employers CB|
Job
Nursing - RN
Primary Location
WA-Lakewood-St Clare Hospital
Shift
0800-1630
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
None
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Franciscan Health System.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 09:49:37 GMT
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