Unit Based Educator- LifeFlight
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Unit Based Educator Life Flight
UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Shift: FullTime Days 40 hours/week
Benefits Eligible
Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to coordinate influence and assist with the implementation of nursing care and related nursing activities at the nursing level. Assesses develops and implements orientation and education programs for department staff to positively impact the quality of patient care.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
- With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates in developing implementing and evaluating standards of evidenced based practice and policies/procedures related to care.
Collaborate with leadership for accreditation compliance including coordinating tracking and trending of educational requirements meeting or exceeding the accreditation standards (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services CAMTS)
- Develops implements and evaluates clinical orientation for nursing and EMS staff.
- Supports the clinical preceptors for effective clinical education of staff
- Assesses the educational needs of staff and identifies learning needs
- Assists in the development implementation and evaluation of in services and continuing education offerings for clinical staff using formal and informal teaching methods.
- Serves as a resource to clinical staff involved in the care of the patient in the specific area of clinical expertise.
- Consults with nursing and EMS leadership and Medical Directors with regards to concerns/issues about clinical competence equipment and care delivery systems related to specific patient care problems/populations
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary team membership by being objective and open to others views giving and welcoming feedback contributing to team goals and putting success of team above own interest.
- Use of formal and informal mentoring and just in time teaching methods
- Resource for the development and evaluation of competency based orientation and skills validation.
- Acts as a positive role model and resource for staff
- Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing own skill and knowledge in the clinical work area (C)
- Maintains an awareness of evidenced based nursing and research in clinical area
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
- Practice reflects knowledge of CAMTS HIPAA DNV OSHA FAA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
- Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventingerrors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree required
Experience:
Three years of Transport experience
License(s) / Certification(s):
Current Iowa RN License or Current Iowa Paramedic Certification
Certified in BLS
Certification in area of specialty preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
