Clinical Educator - NICU

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

PTO and Sick time

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking a NICU Nurse Educator to apply nursing expertise to education, quality improvement, and administration within the NICU. The Educator will facilitate activities to enhance clinical practice aligned with patient and organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is an Illinois-licensed RN with a Master’s degree and 3–5 years of Neonatal ICU experience. BLS through AHA is required; PALS and NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in Illinois.
• Master’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of Neonatal ICU experience.
• BLS through AHA required.
• PALS and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates quality activities to enhance excellence in clinical practice.
• Uses nursing process in major areas: practice, education, consultation and administration.
• Prioritizes activities to align with patient, staff and organizational goals.

Skills

NICU experience

Interpersonal communication

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s in Nursing

Tools

Nurse Educator tools

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Summary: The NICU Nurse Educator is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates expertise in a specific area of clinical nursing. The Educator position is based on the needs of the patient, healthcare system and expertise of the educator. Facilitates quality activities based on identified needs to enhance excellence in clinical practice. Prioritizes these activities in accordance with patient, staff and organizational goals and objectives. Maintains standards of professional nursing. The scope of practice encompasses the use of the nursing process in major areas: practice, education, consultation and administration.

Requirements: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Master’s required. 3 – 5 years of experience in a specific area of expertise: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Exhibits personal characteristics that enhance the effectiveness of the role, including effective interpersonal communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. BLS through AHA required. PALS and NRP preferred.

Days - First Shift, 0.8 FTE

Flexibility with shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Department:

NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$38.08 - $47.60

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.