What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Clinical Educator position at UnityPoint Health?
RN Clincial Educator
Allen Hospital
Full-time, 0700-1530 some flexibility of hours. No Holidays, call, or weekends
Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to organize, implement and evaluate education programs (orientation, in-services, competencies, classroom, etc.) at the unit level to facilitate skill development, competency and proficiency of standards of care for the staff.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence
- Plan, organize and facilitate ongoing education and competency for team members – will assess educational needs of each unit team, assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of in-services, educational offerings and competencies by using formal and informal teaching methods. Education and training regarding new equipment.
Employee Development
- Collaborates with Professional Development colleagues to provide a Nurse Residency program for newly graduated nurses.
- Assists unit leadership in facilitating clinical orientation for new team members – may provide limited at-the-elbow support as requested or collaborate with unit-based preceptors and unit leadership to establish action plans for orientees who are struggling.
- Mentors less experienced team members, guides professional behaviors while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization, demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
Quality Improvement
- Collaborates with nursing leadership to support implementation of evidenced based practice into the department setting.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR Currently enrolled in RN to BSN program with completion within two years of hire date
Experience:
- Minimum of three years’ registered nurse experience in service line educator will support.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Iowa RN license
- Must obtain BLS Instructor status within one year of hire.
- Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Surgery Administration- Logan;
- Shift: 0700-1530 some flexibility of hours. No Holidays, call, or weekends;
- Job ID: 153642;
