Unit Based Educator-3E MedSurg-Lutheran
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Unit Based Educator - 3E Med/Surg - Lutheran
UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Shift: 8 hours/week hours varied
*shift will be in conjuction with an Acute RN position
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 unit 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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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
- Integrates the UnityPoint Health Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice
- Collaborates in developing implementing and evaluating standards of evidenced based practice and policies/procedures related to care
- Develops implements and evaluates clinical orientation for nursings
- Supports the clinical preceptor 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 leadership 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
- 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
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree required. BSN Preferred but not required.
Experience: Twoyears of experience in relevant clinical area required. Would prefer a minimum of five years Med-Surg experience.
License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds. 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.
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
