LABOR & DELIVERY - POSTPARTUM EDUCATOR/RN

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K with up to 6% match

Earned quarterly bonus program

Education reimbursement program

Discounts for procedures at Mountain?

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls seeks a Postpartum Educator/RN to join our team. This role collaborates with educators and leaders to plan, implement, and evaluate postpartum educational activities, while overseeing orientation and professional development for nursing staff.

The educator acts as facilitator, mentor, consultant and change agent to advance clinical practice and education across the unit, with a focus on nursing and clinical aspects.

Qualifications

• Diploma from accredited nursing program and RN licensure in Idaho; Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, BBNC and STABLE certifications as required.
• Clinical experience in postpartum nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the postpartum department and its services within the hospital's mission.
• Coordinates and integrates services within and across departments.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures to guide care.
• Facilitates orientation, in-service education, and continuing education.
• Mentors staff and provides ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Meets with orientees regularly to monitor progress.
• Demonstrates judgment and problem-solving to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintains rapport with patients, families, physicians and staff.

Skills

Postpartum nursing

Educational program development

Mentoring & coaching

Policy development

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Diploma in nursing program

RN licensure in Idaho

BLS/ACLS/NRP/BBNC/STABLE certifications

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID 83404. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: Accredited Nursing Program. Job Category: Health Care. Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Postpartum Educator/RN to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY

Participates in the implementation of hospital policies and procedures. Maintains open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.

Works collaboratively with the unit-specific educators, department manager, department supervisor, the DON and the compliance team to support in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities for all postpartum staff; specifically focusing on nursing and clinical aspects.

Assists with and oversees general, clinical, and nursing orientation as well as professional development including in-services and continuing education. The roles of the educator include: educator, facilitator, change agent, collaborator, advisor, mentor, consultant, researcher, and leader.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promotes the department(s) and its services into the organization’s primary mission, including any developments and changes to the Postpartum.
2. Coordinates and integrates services within the department(s) and with other departments.
3. Develops, updates, and supports the policies and procedures, in Policy Stat, that guides and support the provision of services.
4. Facilitates orientation, in-service education, training and continuing education for all persons in the department.
5. Reports problems/concerns with staff members to the Postpartum supervisor
6. Participates in monthly staff and charge nurse meetings
7. Evaluate the performance of staff: Nurses and nursing assistants while having the ability to provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and coaching.
8. Meets with orienteers’ regularly to monitor and help facilitate their progress.
9. Demonstrates an ability to identify and resolve problems. Uses initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions.
10. Maintains an effective rapport with patients, visitors, physicians, and directors.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Diploma from accredited nursing program. Licensure as registered nurse in the State of Idaho. Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, BBNC and STABLE certification and renewal as required.

Equipment/Technology

Clinical experience in Postpartum required.

Mental Capabilities

Cognitive and technical knowledge and the ability to progressively manage care delivery across the continuum of care. Demonstrates good judgment and analytical ability in preparing work for review.

Performance

Able to exercise discretion and independent action within prescribed limits. Demonstrates effective delegation skills. Maintains calm and effective behavior during stressful situations. Demonstrates knowledge of current computer systems used in the organization. This position will require someone who is dedicated and innovative. Someone who will help progress the unit to grow, expand and adjust to any changes made in efforts to expand our Labor and Delivery.