Nurse Educator

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX seeks a Nurse Educator to plan, coordinate, and deliver orientation, in-service training, staff development and continuing education for nursing personnel. The role supports staffing, provides direct patient care when needed, and participates in Nursing Quality Improvement activities. Strong teaching skills, Texas RN license, and BLS Instructor certification are required; MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required or actively pursuing upon hire.
• MSN preferred.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
• BLS Instructor certification required upon hire.
• Certification in desired specialty within three (3) years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver orientation, in-service training, staff development and continuing education for nursing personnel.
• Assist with staffing and provide direct patient care.
• Participate in Nursing Quality Improvement activities.
• Assist in patient and/or family teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing knowledge

Staff development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Texas RN license

BLS Instructor certification

Specialty certification within 3 years

Job description

Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates education for nursing personnel to include orientation, in-service training, staff development and continuing education. Assists with staffing and provides direct patient care. Participates in Nursing Quality Improvement activities. Assists in the implementation and evaluation of patient and/or family teaching.

Education and Certification:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required (or actively pursuing) uponhire.
2. Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
3. Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification required upon hire.
5. Certification in desired specialty within three (3) years of hire.

Training and Experience:

1. Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of clinical experience required
2. One (1) year teaching experience preferred.

Job Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of current health care concepts, trends or issues asthey relate to nursing.
2. Successful completion of general and nursing orientation upon hire.
3. Complete the following competencies within three (3) months ofhire or transfer:

• Unit Orientation;
• Unit Safety;
• Utilizes Policy & Procedures as a resource in patient care area;
• Demonstrate Nursing Process elements:
  • Assessment
  • Diagnosis
  • Outcomes Identification
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Evaluation
• Age-specific care;
• Body substance Isolation;
• Medication Administration;
• IV Therapy;
• Blood and Blood Component Administration;
• Participation in Code Blue; and
• Restraint Training.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Ability to perform:
1. Heavy lifting; and
2. Sustained standing and walking.
4. Ability to work under stress.
4. Flexible work hours.
Exposure to infectious diseases.