Registered Nurse (RN) Educator GI/Surgical Services (FT M-F 8-5) Plus Call - Educator

Company: UMC Health System
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) Educator GI/Surgical Services (FT M-F 8-5) Plus Call
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A registered nurse with expertise in nursing education who: influences professional role competence and professional growth of nurses in a variety of settings, supports lifelong learning of nurses and other healthcare personnel in an environment that facilitates continuous learning, and fosters an appropriate climate for learning and facilitates the adult learning process while functioning within the framework of achieving the strategic goals of University Medical Center and Nursing Services. Assist Director and Assistant Director as needed. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Job Specific
* Proficient level of clinical competence in assigned clinical area
* Completion of all required education activities
* Orientation Program
* Projected orientation hours
* Oversees orientation process
* Evaluates orientation program
* Complies with clinical instructor participation standards
* 90 Day Evaluations
* Coordinates successful orientation program from in-processing to

assimilation. Communicates

regularly with orientees and preceptors. Ensures timely progression of

orientation process and

evaluations.

* Quality Management
* Annual Competencies/ Documentation (ICPF)
* Staff Education Records
* Mandatory Education Requirements
* DNV Readiness
* Technical Procedure Privileging
* Continuing Nursing Education
* Utilizes the annual needs assessment to plan educational in-services.

Maintains required

documents in education files. Promotes accountability for timely

completion of mandatory

education. Prepares staff for DNV and other accreditation visits. Plans

and organizes annual

competency fair.

* Professional Growth and Development
* Engages staff in self-directed and unit-based activities
* Promotes Certification/Advanced Nursing Education
* Evidence-based Practice
* Coaching and Mentoring
* Employee Satisfaction
* Promotes a positive environment for learning and professional

development. Maintains visibility

through staff rounding and provides regular educational programs for

growth. Ensures unit

practices are evidence based.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Current RN licensure from Texas State Board of Nursing or holds a

recognized compact state licensure

* 3 years of professional nursing experience
* Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing required
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in the specific clinical area (GI and OR).
* Supervisory experience desired

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

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