Pediatric Oncology Nurse Educator

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Nurse Educator for Children’s of Mississippi, 5C Hematology/Oncology. You will administer, coordinate and implement continuing education and training for nurses and staff, acting as an expert resource for patients, families and clinicians.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in nursing, an active RN license, and at least one year of related education experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• One year of related experience required; cannot be substituted.
• Valid RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements continuing education and training for nurses and staff.
• Assesses educational needs of assigned clinical areas.
• Acts as knowledge resource for nurses, interns, staff, patients and families.
• Develops and evaluates mandatory in-services in collaboration with hospital education.
• Preceptor for new nurse employees in assigned areas.
• Serves on nursing councils or committees to improve patient care.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Nurse Educator for Children’s of Mississippi, 5C Hematology/Oncology. You will administer, coordinate and implement continuing education and training for nurses and staff, acting as an expert resource for patients, families and clinicians.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in nursing, an active RN license, and at least one year of related education experience.