RN Educator, Ambulatory Quality and Population Health
RN Educator, Ambulatory Quality and Population Health
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Job Description
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the development and delivery of nursing and clinical education in a patient care area from basic to advanced practice levels. Plans conducts and evaluates unit-specific new orientation education and training in the assigned department. Works collaboratively with unit management and Regional Education to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care by providing educational support to staff.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Provides education training and consultative services to clinical staff in assigned area. Assesses develops revises and coordinates teaching programs for all nursing staff. Provides in-service education. Ensures educational programs provide staff with skills and competency needed to meet all applicable regulatory risk and patient safety requirements.
Plans and directs the orientation and residency programs of new personnel to assigned unit. Facilitates staff development by promoting learning experiences and information for staff based on identified needs of the individuals. Responsible for development of competency assessment tools ensuring these assessments are completed and conducts education as necessary in follow-up.
Contributes to the departments quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to support these initiatives and incorporates the changes into education offerings.
Collaborates with other Educators to enhance self-learning promote professionalism among educators reduce duplicative services and to provide opportunities for a more standardized system.
Participates in related clinical instruction and conferences and maintains and improves knowledge and competency in their specialty area.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Nursing and two years of RN nursing work experience in the designated specialty area. Previous work experience in the education/training of healthcare providers is strongly preferred. Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
Alternative Requirement: A candidate who although otherwise qualified lacks a BSN degree may also be considered for the position if:
The applicant has a combined total of at least four years work experience in RN nursing and education/training development/delivery in the designated specialty area;
AND
The applicant is actively pursuing attainment within six months (or less) of date of hire a bachelors degree in nursing with a graduation date identified and continuing progress made towards completion of the degree requirements.
Licensure/Certification:
Current active Washington State RN license.
Certification in specialty area to be obtained within one year of hire.
Current Health Care Provider BLS required unless assigned to work with Surgery Schedulers and Surginet.
Employment Type
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