Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

Job Summary

Acts as a Clinical Education generalist or may be assigned to a specific unit(s)/department. Works in collaboration with other clinical educators and clinical nurse specialists within the network and across the system to develop, coordinate and implement nursing, nursing support and inter-professional orientation, in-service education and staff development programs to promote safe and effective patient-centered care. Facilitates professional growth, skill development, competency and attainment of standards of care for direct care within patient care services, PHMG and or Ambulatory care Services. Serves as a leader and role model in advancing clinical practice to achieve better patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Acts as a resource to all caregivers regarding nursing, professional practice and use of equipment/ supplies in area of expertise.

• Assists in the design and implementation of nursing education programs, activities or new process/equipment using PeaceHealth training standards, processes, templates and course documentation forms.

• Participates on teams and partners on development of standardized cross-regional clinical, nursing or quality guidelines, protocols or training curriculum in area of expertise.

• Coordinates and provides department-specific orientation for newly hired nursing and clinical staff.

• Conducts learning needs assessment, facilitates practice and process changes in assigned area of expertise.

• Evaluates competency and identifies team or individual caregiver performance gaps. .

• Designs learning experiences and action plans to assist those requiring remediation to meet competency expectations.

• Researches best practice to promote evidence-based practice.

• Assesses caregiver engagement, patient quality indicators and evaluates education effectiveness to achieve clinical excellence.

• Ensures training and competency are documented using standard tools and learning management systems (LMS).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing through State Board of Nursing approved program.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• Master's Degree of Science in Nursing or Education preferred.

• Nursing specialty certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a RN.

• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in an education or in an equivalent Preceptor role setting to varied audiences.

Credentials

• Registered Nurse in the state which nurse will be practicing.

• Basic Life Support.

• Nursing Professional Development Certification preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement instructional modules and use a variety of educational methods.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and a variety of equipment or technology tools.

• Ability to engage learners and apply adult learning techniques.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Department / Location Specific Notes

ICU Educators:

• ACLS required at date of hire

• CCRN preferred

NICU and Women’s Service Educator:

• NRP required at date of hire

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $51.10 – $76.66. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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