Emergency Department Registered Nurse Unit Educator

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health is seeking an experienced RN Educator who collaborates with the Nurse Manager to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate clinical educational opportunities for nursing staff to promote advanced skill levels.

The Educator observes staff within the unit for competency demonstration, provides assessment of that competency, identifies educational needs for staff, and provides hands-on training within the Department.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Nevada
• BLS for healthcare providers
• Documented teaching and education experience
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs for nursing staff.
• Assess nurse abilities and design learning experiences to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Attend and participate in interdepartmental activities to address educational needs.
• Incorporate evidence-based practice in solving education issues.
• Plan and conduct staff drills for high risk, low frequency events for quality improvement.
• Mentor and share expertise with novice nurses.
• Create curriculum based on unit deficiencies and opportunities.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS for healthcare providers

Teaching experience

MS Office proficiency

BSN

Education

BSN

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

After initial 90 days, majority of schedule would be as an Educator with a secondary assignment as Charge RN and Floor RN worked 2-4 times per pay period. Schedule will be equivalent to 40 hours a week.

Summary

In keeping with Carson Tahoe Health's philosophy, the Department RN Educator works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document and coordinate clinical educational opportunities for appropriate nursing staff to promote advanced skill levels. The Educator observes staff within the unit for competency demonstration, provides assessment of that competency, identifies educational needs for staff, and provides hand-on training within the Department. The Educator also provides clinical leadership and mentoring within the department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) through the Nevada State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Documented evidence of teaching and education experience
• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Preferred:

• Experience with Learning Management System
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor

Unit Specific Requirements

Emergency Department

Required:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for healthcare providers within six (6) months of hire or position entry
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers within six (6) months of hire or position entry
• Must successfully complete/maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or NRP instructor certification within six (6) months of hire or position entry

Preferred:

• NVCI/CPI Training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) initial certification within six (6) months of hire or position entry

Essential Functions

• Applies adult learning principles and learning theory in the development and implementation of training programs for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with staff, physicians and nurse manager to assess nurse abilities and to design learning experiences that enhance knowledge and skills.
• Attends and participates in interdepartmental activities as required, to effectively assess, implement and evaluate educational needs of staff.
• Incorporates research and evidence-based practice when problem solving clinical performance/education issues.
• Plans and implements staff drills for various high risk, low frequency events for quality improvement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Anticipates clinical practice changes and participates in planning to meet the educational needs of nurses to meet the challenges of change.
• Maintains clinical competence through working as staff nurse. Role models clinical competence.
• Effectively shares expertise and mentors novice nurses.
• Develops and presents curriculum based on unit deficiencies and opportunities.
• Works in a team setting to plan, develop and implement programs to increase knowledge and skill.
• Possesses initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Maintains professional relationship with Human Resources Department and collaborates and participates in general educational initiatives.
• Participate in various Regulatory Compliance activities.
• Ability to complete essential functions outlined in Registered Nurse job description.
• Demonstrates performance of nursing care requiring advanced clinical skill and knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.