Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Educator

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Educator

Fulltime: Days

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:30am-3pm

Your experience matters

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)joining our team you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you will contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital home to the Frye Regional Brain Center Heart Center Cancer Center Emergency Services General and Vascular Surgery Orthopedics Surgical Weight Loss Womens Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

Job Summary
The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing planning implementing and organizing a variety of education activities including individual department and hospital wide programs.

The Clinical Educator serves as consultant facilitator change agent and leader. This position supports clinical department leadership.

Essential Functions
Follows established policies and procedures objectives safety standards and sensitivity to confidential information.
Utilizes excellent customer service skills at all time.
Complies with Federal and State law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times to include but not limited to the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.
Develops/coordinates orientation of new employee and transferred employee with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.
Develops manages and coordinates education programs and conducts training related to the needs of the organization including State Federal and accreditation mandatory programs.
Works closely with Patient Safety Officer and responds to identified system changes or other identified needs to promote quality and patient safety.
Works closely with Quality Director in developing and maintaining the quality program and the education of staff.
Assists in managing data collection to evaluate organizational outcomes and submits accurate data in a timely manner as required by regulatory agencies; or as part of any volunteer/collaborative initiative.
Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff medical staff and customers. Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.
Facilitates teambuilding and leadership development in assigned areas.
Responds to change in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
Leads committees work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation staff development and/or safe practice.
Performs managerial duties as needed to support day to day activities i.e. Kronos daily productivity etc.
Responsible for planning development implementation evaluation and maintenance of continuing education activities as appropriate to various accrediting bodies as assigned.
Complies with continuing education accrediting body requirements. Participates as instructor in specialty courses as assigned.
Is a subject matter expert in area of expertise. Develops education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. Maintains and evaluates these programs on an ongoing basis.
Provides consultation to department managers and staff on the education process job competencies and accrediting agency requirements.
Maintains clinical knowledge in assigned areas and active involvement with orientation on-going education and quality audits and initiatives.
Maintains working knowledge of learning management systems and other data management systems in the department.
Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals in the region.
Assists in department budget preparation; contains expenditure within budget.
Assists in the maintenance of employer education records for all disciplines.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings and professional conferences.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Functional Demands
Population Served

What we are looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license.

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Preferred: Masters degree

Additional requirements include:

Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider

Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider Instructor within 3 years of accepting or transferring into the position.

Minimum Work Experience
3-5 years of recent clinical experience with ongoing ability to demonstrate mastery of relevant clinical skills.
Sufficient previous experience in adult education.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.