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Click here to apply for this Nurse Educator Job (SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US)SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USRequisition Number: 3965Job Title: Nurse EducatorDepartment: HCH CST 60N STAFF EDUCATIONReg / Temp: RegularEmployment Type: Full TimeShift: DaysWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pmLocation: HUNTSMAN CANCER HOSPITAL - 1950 CIRCLE OF HOPECity: SALT LAKE CITYState: UTAHJob Description: : As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.Position Summary:This position has responsibility for the development and administration of population specific education for patients and staff. The Nurse Educator coordinates, facilitates and/or teaches unit/specialty classes and is responsible to maintain unit education records and oversee staff education files. The nurse educator also acts as a catalyst for change and adapts to change in a positive and professional manner. The nurse educator understands and promotes University Health Care Mission, Vision, Values, and Initiatives. They exemplify and role model the Exceptional Patient Experience culture.Essential Functions:- Develops and administers nursing orientation for defined areas and provides ongoing support as a mentor for newly hired staff.- Evaluates effectiveness of education programs and outcomes.- Provides nursing staff with support in their role as patient and family educators.- Maintains strong clinical presence on the units(s) and clinical competence by working side by side with new staff, preceptors, charge nurses and staff and/or bedside care.- Takes an active role as the lead preceptor for the unit and outpatient areas. Assesses knowledge, skills, and competency and provides support for unit preceptors.- Assesses ongoing needs of staff. Based on needs, develops and maintains unit clinical competencies, skills and knowledge in collaboration with unit leadership and Clinical Staff Education.- Maintains accurate and timely education records.- Maintains and models clinical and professional expertise by being conversant with current literature and practice. Develops productive and collegial relationships with other clinicians, educators, quality and leadership.- Participates in Clinical Education Committee including facilitating and communicating education information to defined areas of responsibility. Takes an active role in house wide education programs such as Clinical Orientation, Preceptor Workshop, etc.- Serves as Nursing Student Intern (NSI) Coordinator, Nurse Residency Mentor and collaborates with the Student Placement Coordinator for placement of nursing students in areas of responsibility.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.- Demonstrated clinical competence in defined areas and department standards.- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to speak effectively before groups and/or teach classes.- Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software applications.- Ability to teach and support the instruction of the organization's electronic medical records and other clinical computer programs.- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.- Typical work hours fall between 7 am and 6 pm, however, incumbent may be required to work irregular hours or shifts including nights and weekends to accommodate specific learner or project schedules.Qualifications: Required- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah. For internal candidates, must begin a BSN program within 2 years.- Two years of clinical experience.- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month or hire.OCN Required within one year of hire.Preferred- Master's degree in nursing, education, or related field.- Trainer certification or equivalency preferred at hire or obtain within one year of hire.


Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US
Compensation: DOE
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