Registered Nurse-Clinical Educator, Per Diem Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks a per diem Clinical Educator to facilitate educational development for nursing staff at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, North Carolina. The role focuses on orientation, in-service and continuing education across unit staff including agency personnel.

The ideal candidate holds NC RN licensure (BSN required, MSN preferred) with 3 years of specialty nursing experience and strong teaching, organizational and leadership skills for ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in North Carolina required.
• BSN or health-related bachelor's degree required; MSN preferred.
• 3 years of specialty nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and clinical instruction for orientation of all unit nursing staff and agency staff.
• Coordinate planning and presentation of formal/informal education for nursing staff (including agency staff).
• Coordinate staff participation in required education and annual competencies.
• Organize skills fairs for annual competencies and simulation exercises.
• Maintain education files and document staff competencies and competency checkoffs.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement of patient care through audits and observations.

Skills

English proficiency

Teaching

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

BSN or health-related bachelor's

MSN preferred

Job description

Facility Betsy Johnson Hospital

Location Dunn, North Carolina Department Nursing Administration Job Family Professional Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Facilitate the educational development and professional growth of assigned nursing personnel. Responsibilities include development and implementation of orientation, in-service and continuing education for all nursing unit staff, including agency, which focuses upon the scope of service, emphasizing the age, psychosocial and physical needs of the patient population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Provide classroom and clinical instruction for orientation for all unit nursing staff, nurse residencies and agency staff
• Coordinate planning and presentation of formal/informal education for all nursing unit staff (including agency staff)
• Coordinate staff participation in all required education
• Coordinate skills fairs for annual competencies and simulation exercises to enhance knowledge of nursing staff
• Responsible for education files and documentation of staff competencies
• Maintain accurate initial and annual competencies checkoffs for all nursing unit-based staff, including agency staff
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement of patient care, through audits and observations
• Assess unit educational needs and implement remediation with staff
• Participate in development, implementation and evaluation of unit goals
• Ensure staff are competent for job duties based on patient population
• Provide in-services on evidence-based nursing practices, techniques, equipment and supplies
• Provide input to the Patient Care Manager for staff evaluations related to clinical competence
• Serve as a professional role model and consultant for assigned nursing unit
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Formal Training: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or bachelor’s degree in a health-related field required Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or master’s degree in other health related field preferred Current Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina required Nursing certification preferred

Work Experience: 3 years specialty-specific nursing experience preferred

The ideal candidate will be assisting our full-time Clinical Educator on a per diem basis. This is a non-exempt role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrated effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

Verbal abilities for making presentations Long periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Visual/auditory acuity needed Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

RN - Board Of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.