Unit Based Educator-4W MedSurg-Methodist West
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Job Location:
West Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
4 West Med/Surg is a 30-bed unit that specializes in spine surgeries. Our unit also has a wide variety of the medical/surgical adult population. We are a smaller hospital with a family atmosphere. Come join a team who is committed to excellent care. Come be a part of our outstanding team we have here on 4 West!
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
- Collaborates in developing implementing and evaluating standards of evidenced based practice and policies/procedures related to care.
- Develops implements and evaluates clinical orientation for team members.
- Supports the clinical preceptor for effective clinical education of team members.
- Assesses the educational needs of team members and identifies learning needs.
- Assists in the development implementation and evaluation of in-services and continuing education offerings for clinical team members using formal and informal teaching methods.
- Serves as a resource to clinical team members 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
- 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 team members.
- Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing own skill and knowledge in the surgical services areas.
- Maintains an awareness of evidenced based nursing and research in clinical area.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and patient experience 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 AORN ASPAN SGNA AAMI HIPAA DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree required.
Experience:
- 2 years experience in relevant clinical area
License/Certification:
- State License as an RN.
- Certification in area of specialty preferred.
- Certified in BLS
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.
