FSH-Hospital Educator

United Surgical Partners International; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 73,012 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401 K

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Nurse Educator in Fresno, California. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, hold a current California RN license, and have at least 5 years of OR experience. Responsibilities include developing orientation programs, conducting needs assessments, and providing staff training. Salary ranges from $53.00 to $65.00 per hour depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of OR experience is required.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
• Strong knowledge of hospital clinical policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a needs assessment for each department annually.
• Develops and directs orientation programs and continuing education.
• Interacts professionally with nursing staff to determine educational needs.

Skills

Knowledge of adult learning methods

Strong communication and integration skills

Ability to provide exceptional customer service

Effective verbal and written communication skills

5 years of OR experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

MSN or Master's Degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducts a needs assessment of each department annually.
• Develops and directs orientation programs, in‑services, and continuing education of nursing and ancillary staff of the clinical areas.
• Conducts classes and/or provides individual instruction.
• Develops objectives for each in‑service and evaluates presentation and teaching material through staff input and suggestions.
• Interacts professionally with the nursing staff and nurse managers to determine specific educational needs and to coordinate educational programs to meet those needs.
• Develops and reviews instructional materials; sets up and demonstrates patient care equipment.
• Interacts professionally with vendor/manufacturer sales representatives; coordinates equipment demonstrations in collaboration with Materials Management/Director of Surgical Services.
• Assigns in‑service topics to staff members to develop and teach.
• Implement and supervise nurse preceptor program; supervises all students and new graduates in the clinical areas in coordination with Clinical Managers/Leads.
• Conducts clinical rounds on a regular basis; enhances open communication with clinical departments.
• Assists with the coordination of performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Works with CNO to develop a budget for educational programs; ability to write grant proposals and manage the grant requirements.
• Assists with organization‑wide education projects.
• Documents staff attendance at in‑services; ensures educational requirements, organization requirements, and standards are met on an annual basis by all staff members.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance of clinical skills.
• Assists nurse managers with the planning and implementation of staff development programs.
• Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Serves as a resource person, consultant to nursing and medical staff, students, and ancillary staff members.
• May perform clinical duties if needed. If so, performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Studies current trends, new technology/development, teaching methodologies through professional journals, seminars/conferences, professional associations, etc.
• Performs administrative duties as needed; management reports; maintains in‑service, orientation records; plans a monthly calendar for education activities; orders supplies and equipment, etc.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations.
• Work with leadership to implement and monitor standard processes for clinical departments.
• Provide department education of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation.
• Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats.
• Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development.
• Develops evidence‑based educational materials.
• Supports the integration of research into practice.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality. Manages a fair workload, prioritizes tasks appropriately, develops good work procedures, and manages time well.
• Is attentive to detail and accuracy and committed to excellence.
• Able to work side by side a staff member caring for patients and provide support to new staff.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and projects within the hospital.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Actively participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of adult learning methods.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong communication and integration skills.
• Ability to train and effectively communicate with customers, including listening, asking relevant questions, giving appropriate guidance, and providing feedback.
• Ability to make learning fun.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to set up clinical education classes with goals and objectives.
• Able to adapt in response to new information, shifting priorities, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Willingness and understanding of completing time‑critical projects/tasks.
• Ability to work independently with only general direction and minimal supervision.
• Uses skills and abilities to complete complex tasks, including deciding which processes to use.
• Conceptual skills: understanding how decisions impact projects, other modules, and third‑party systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of hospital clinical policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify workflows affecting patient care.
• 5 years of OR experience is required.

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Current California Registered Nurse License
• ACLS Certificate required
• BLS Certificate required

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a four‑year college or university.
MSN or Master's Degree in related field and/or graduation from an advanced practice nursing program preferred.
Two or more years of clinical/education experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and 401 K.

Compensation

Salary range: $53.00 - $65.00 (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 8-hour shifts