Registered Nurse (RN) Educator - Full Time - ED

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia is seeking an RN Specialty Educator to lead educational initiatives for staff and patients across assigned areas. The role emphasizes clinical expertise, teaching strategies, and adherence to standards of excellence.

Education and certification requirements include a Bachelor’s in Nursing (Master’s preferred) with 1 year of RN acute care experience and teaching in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience in acute care setting (Required)
• 1 year experience with teaching in a clinical or formal setting (Preferred)
• RN license in Virginia or compact state (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Provider (Required)
• PALS Provider (Required)
• NRP/ENPC/Trauma certs preferred (Various)

Responsibilities

• Assists with development, maintenance and systemization of policies, procedures, care and services provided.
• Participates in budget planning and resource allocation for defined areas.
• Creates a leadership environment to support efficient, competent patient care delivery.
• Monitors clinical activities to identify risks and learning opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures competency and timely resolution of physician, staff and patient concerns within 72 hours.

Skills

RN experience

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$41.00 - $56.38/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The RN Specialty Educator functions under the direction and guidance of the Nurse Manager. The Educator serves as a consultant, change agent, and facilitator in assessing learning needs and in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for the staff and patients of the assigned areas with a core focus on facility and associated departments. The Educator plans and implements teaching strategies for all levels of facility personnel. As a Clinical Expert, the Educator must demonstrate knowledge of the participant's readiness to learn and ensure the provision of competent services in the provision of a comprehensive range of services in accordance with standards of excellence, age-specific and cultural sensitivity established by Riverside Health System and facility goals and strategic plans. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be available to educate staff on all shifts as needed. Must exhibit flexibility to cover unit as needed to care for patients.

What you will do

• Assists with the development, maintenance and systemization of policies, procedures, care and services provided. Effectively coordinates and integrates services throughout RHS and the community. Maintains knowledge, affiliation/networks with professional/civic/service organizations that support professional development/relationships that align with the Mission, Vision and Values of RHS.
• Participates in budget planning and monitoring for defined areas to include appropriate resource allocation determination.
• Creates and maintains an environment that provides integrated leadership and management of the work environment that produces a service/care delivery team that is efficient, competent, and professional in order to produce outcomes and results that meet and/or exceed the strategic/facility/customer service goals of RHS.
• Monitors clinical activities to identify both expected and unexpected risks and opportunities for learning. Strives to continuously improve service and patient care outcomes through the interpretation and maintenance of regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with patient safety standards, Standards of Excellence and Riverside Code of Conduct.
• Monitors clinical activities to identify both expected and unexpected risks and opportunities for learning. Strives to continuously improve service and patient care outcomes through the interpretation and maintenance of regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with patient safety standards, Standards of Excellence and Riverside Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrates the ability to address physician, staff, patient, and community issues/concerns and follow-through within 72 hours. Communicates with the team to ensure understanding. Demonstrates competency and skills in the proactive identification and follow-through of issues to include immediate resolution.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Required) and
• Masters Degree, Nursing or Healthcare (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year RN experience in acute care setting (Required)
• 1 year Experience with teaching in a clinical or formal setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Licensed as Registered Nurse in state of Virginia or compact state Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics Upon Hire(Preferred) and
• Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider - Emergency Nurses Association Upon Hire(Preferred) and
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association Upon Hire(Preferred)
• Specialty Certification (e.g., CMSRN, CCRN, etc.) Upon Hire (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.