Nurse Educator - Maternal Health

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% retirement match

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan invites applications for a Research Nurse Educator to design, deliver, and continuously improve obstetric simulation curricula. You will partner with clinical and community stakeholders to translate evidence-based practices into education that strengthens workforce competency and patient safety across the Avera footprint.

Responsibilities include coordinating simulation activities, conducting debriefings, and evaluating training effectiveness while supporting dissemination of best

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active state license.
• 1–3 years nursing experience.
• Visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively.
• Day shift availability and flexibility as required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates obstetric simulation curricula for staff.
• Coordinates simulation-based learning and debriefing sessions.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and disseminates best practices across sites.
• Collaborates with clinical, research, and community stakeholders on education initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

1-3 years nursing experience

Job description

Location: Avera Research Institute-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.50 - $51.50

Position Highlights

The Research Nurse Educator will support the development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare workforce training and education programs designed to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across the Avera footprint. This position will partner closely with clinical, research, and community stakeholders to translate evidence-based practices into educational initiatives that strengthen workforce competency, patient safety, and quality of care. Key responsibilities include the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of obstetric simulation curricula, including interdisciplinary training for obstetric emergencies, maternal safety bundles, team communication, and clinical skills development. The Research Nurse Educator will coordinate simulation-based learning activities, facilitate debriefing sessions, evaluate training effectiveness, and support the dissemination of best practices throughout Avera's hospitals and clinical sites.

You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and a leader in the area of support. Develops nursing expertise and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.

What you will do

Provides staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader across the continuum of care. Develops and identifies clinical prevention strategies in area of expertise. Assists with care of the families of the patient to provide support, education and information. Supports the development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. Proactively participates in continuing education with a goal of enhancement of clinical practice. Serves as a resource in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines essential to assure compliance with care standards. Collaborates with the director/manager to develop and implement an education and orientation plan in clinical area of focus; Coaches and provides feedback to staff regarding their nursing care. Delegates, supervises, and evaluates nursing care given by others while retaining accountability for the quality of care given to the patients and provides input to nursing leadership as necessary. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others. Assists in compiling and presenting optimal care standards via case reviews of patients for internal and regional committees.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing

An active license in the state of practice

Upon Hire 1-3 years Nursing experience

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.

Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services.

Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.