Nurse educator job description

** Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus **

The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, established in 1959, was the first children’s hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children’s hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children’s Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II (RNCE) will assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the clinical opportunities and strategies for improving delivery of diabetic patient care and staff education regarding such. The RNCE will act as a liaison with all multi disciplinary departments and services concerning diabetes education. The RNCE will develop and provide diabetes education for patients and their families on an inpatient and outpatient basis as directed.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited RN program required

BSN preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Minimum of three years clinical RN experience required

Minimum of three years experience managing the care of patients with both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Familiarity with insulin pumps preferred

Current Texas RN license required

Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) preferred. If not CDE at time of hire, successful completion of CDE exam within 2 years of hire/transfer date is required to remain in position

Current BLS certification required – American Heart Association

Work Type:

Full Time

US-OR-Portland

Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr campus

Overview

The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Education and Practice Specialist supports nursing and clinical specialty programs at a system level in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of clinical education and practice initiatives. Specific activities will be defined by nursing leadership. Activities include but are not limited to planning and provision of General Nursing Orientation; development, review, revision and management of patient care standards; competency assessment, education of nursing staff in all specialties and assessment of staff learning needs.

Qualifications

Education:

An academic degree in nursing is required (BSN or MSN/MN); master's degree required, MSN/MN preferred.

Experience:

Four years relevant clinical experience at a proficient to expert level of practice required.

Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles as evidenced by the ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff or other members of the healthcare team.

Effective teaching and communication skills.

Strong meeting facilitation and group process skills.

Ability to work effectively in teams, and independently.

Knowledge of performance excellence Lean principles; ability to apply performance excellence Lean process.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and leadership to implement change.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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This job serves as the teacher/facilitator/consultant who works collaboratively with nursing and organizational management to implement the educational goals for the company. Assesses the need for, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates education and training activities. Assists all personnel to acquire, maintain, or improve psychomotor, cognitive and effective learning that will provide continuously improving patient care outcomes and/or improve processes and management systems.
Education
Required - Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Preferred - Master's degree in nursing.

Work Experience
Required - 3 years of nursing experience.

Certifications
Required - Current RN license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Strong presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across organizational lines to meet objectives. Excellent organizational skills and ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies. Excellent time management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to work in stressful situations, remaining objective and professional at all times. Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties
Assesses, designs, presents and provides evaluation of educational program for clinical and non-clinical staff based on identified needs/competencies. Actively participates in groups and professional associations. Functions as a performance consultant. Coordinates training facilities and other resources. Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.