Pediatric Nurse Educator: Oncology Education & Mentorship

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Educator for the Children’s of Mississippi 5C Hematology/Oncology unit at Main Campus Jackson. The role administers and coordinates continuing education and training for nurses and staff, serving as an expert resource for patients, families, and clinical staff.

Designs, implements and assesses education opportunities, mentors new nurses, and may participate in hospital committees to elevate patient care and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of related experience. Experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements continuing education and training opportunities for assigned areas of nurses and staff positions.
• Assesses the educational and training needs of assigned clinical areas.
• Assists in determining the development and training needs for assigned clinical areas to evaluate and improve the competence and quality of care.
• Acts as knowledge resource for other nurses, interns, staff, patients and patient family members.
• Develops, plans and evaluates compliance with mandatory annual in-services for employees in accordance with policies, procedures and practice standards and in collaboration with the department of hospital education.
• Functions as or arranges for preceptor for new nurse employees in assigned clinical areas.
• Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Presentation skills

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

1 year related experience

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Educator for the Children’s of Mississippi 5C Hematology/Oncology unit at Main Campus Jackson. The role administers and coordinates continuing education and training for nurses and staff, serving as an expert resource for patients, families, and clinical staff.

Designs, implements and assesses education opportunities, mentors new nurses, and may participate in hospital committees to elevate patient care and ensure compliance with