Critical Care Unit Educator & Master Preceptor (RN)

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals seeks an experienced unit educator to function as a master teacher and preceptor, guiding evidence-based nursing practices on the home unit. The role includes education for students from the CON, patient care across age groups, and collaboration with clinical leadership to maintain policy adherence.

The position requires RN licensure in NM, 18 months of related nursing experience, and certification in unit-required areas within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• 18 months directly related nursing experience
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days
• RN license in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement
• Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications or obtained within 90 days

Responsibilities

• LEAD - Provide educational leadership to enhance specialized patient care.
• INITIATE - Develop unit-based strategies for clinical skills growth.
• PERFORM - Educate staff and supervise students on unit.
• PLAN - Develop patient plans of care incorporating evidence-based research.
• CONSULTS - Serve as clinical resource for multidisciplinary team.
• EDUCATE - Coordinate in-service training/workshops for staff.
• ASSIST - Address educational needs and health management across care continuum.
• COLLABORATE - Coordinate curricula with Clinical Educator and Unit leadership.
• MONITOR - Track trends and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Unit educator

Clinical instructor

Nursing education

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

BSN

MSN

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals seeks an experienced unit educator to function as a master teacher and preceptor, guiding evidence-based nursing practices on the home unit. The role includes education for students from the CON, patient care across age groups, and collaboration with clinical leadership to maintain policy adherence.

The position requires RN licensure in NM, 18 months of related nursing experience, and certification in unit-required areas within specified timeframes.