Nurse Educator 1
Nurse Educator 1
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The University of Miami Health System UHealth Department of Pediatrics Endocrinology has an exciting opportunity for a FullTime Classroom Nurse Educator 1 to work in Miami.
The Nurse Educator 1 is a Registered Nurse responsible for unit(s)specific professional development of the staff. The Nurse Educator 1 serves as a clinical resource and role model within their area of expertise. The incumbent fulfills unit(s) functions according to the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) roles of learning facilitator change agent mentor leader champion for scientific inquiry advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions. The Nurse Educator 1 carries out these responsibilities in alignment with the current Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice and utilizing the nursing process as applied to the specialty (assessment learning needs and outcomes identification planning implementation and evaluation).
Core Responsibilities:
Collaborates with Nurse Educators and Manager to support and implement unit(s) educational programs for nursing and clinical staff based on environmental scanning: identified practice gaps regulatory/accreditation specialty standards PI reports mission/values policies procedures guidelines and learning needs.
Develops activities to achieve specific outcomes related to identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge skills or practice.
Creates a learning environment by collaborating with practitioners leaders nurses educators patient care staff and unit management in providing continuing nursing education and inservices.
Coordinates education of patient care staff to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Documents and supports competency and addresses competency deficits in staff members and teams.
Supports the process of orienting socializing and integrating an employee to the organization with a focus on retention and growth.
Facilitates unit(s) orientation of licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel during onboarding and when changes in roles responsibilities and practice settings occur.
Works with PDD to develop coordinate manage facilitate conduct and evaluate onboarding and orientation programs for unit(s) licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel.
Maintains professional knowledge by partnering with individuals groups and/or organizations to share expertise in planning and decisionmaking to achieve common goals. Collaborative partnerships may include interprofessional groups within the organization academic/practice partnerships and community partnerships.
Participates in applicable continuing education programs conferences seminars and workshops.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
Answer emergency calls through our CDE phone line.
Provide documentation to parents and schools.
Stays abreast of technology & medications used in the treatment of diabetic patients
Works closely with School nurses to ensure proper care of Diabetic patients.
Train school nurses on how to treat diabetic children.
Train patients/parents on insulin pumps glucose sensors insulin smart pens diabetic meter downloads medications and patient care.
Provide services in clinic with diabetic team.
Meet with patients at the hospital for diabetic education including new onset patients DKA patients and other patients requiring diabetes education.
Works closely with the Pediatric Diabetes service to ensure high quality patient care for diabetic patients.
Order diabetes clinic supplies
Order prescriptions for patients
Obtain Prior authorizations for patients Liaise with Pediatric Psychology team.
Assist with Transition to Adult Endocrinology
Assist Pediatric Endocrine Diabetes with support on projects and conferences.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida RN license required
BLS from American Heart Association only
Certified Diabetes Educator preferred
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H13Employment Type
Full-Time
