Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Part-Time

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking a Part-Time RN Educator to lead orientation, staff development, and continuing education initiatives. You will coordinate department education programs, ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, and partner with Quality and Patient Safety teams to enhance patient care.

The role requires an active Michigan RN license, ADN (BSN preferred), and 2+ years of clinical experience, with LMS and data management capabilities supporting ongoing education and quality

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Associate degree in nursing; bachelor's degree preferred.
• BLS-HCP certification.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience in staff education or orientation is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates orientation for new and transferred staff.
• Develops and manages education programs and mandatory trainings.
• Collaborates with Patient Safety Officer to improve quality and safety.
• Works with Quality Director to maintain the quality program and staff education.
• Manages data collection and reports outcomes to regulatory bodies.
• Maintains and updates education records and uses LMS effectively.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing

Patient education

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Michigan RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Data management systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Educator (Exempt)Job Type: Part-Time | 0.7 FTE or 56 hours/ppSchedule: M-F, 8-hour Day Shifts | Flexible Start Times

Your experience mattersUP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an RN Educator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• An RN Educator who excels in this role:
• Develops/coordinates orientation of new employees and transferred employees with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates education programs and conducts training related to the needs of the organization including State, Federal, and accreditation mandatory programs.
• Works closely with Patient Safety Officer and responds to identified system changes or other identified needs to promote quality and patient safety.
• Works closely with Quality Director in developing and maintaining the quality program and the education of staff.
• Assists in managing data collection to evaluate organizational outcomes and submits accurate data in a timely manner as required by regulatory agencies; or as part of any volunteer/collaborative initiative.
• Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff, medical staff, and customers.
• Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.
• Facilitate teambuilding and leadership development in assigned areas.
• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Teach content needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice.
• Responsible for planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of continuing education activities as appropriate to various accrediting bodies, as assigned.
• Complies with continuing education accrediting body requirements. Participates as instructor in specialty courses as assigned.
• Is a subject matter expert in area of expertise. Develops education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Maintains and evaluates these programs on an ongoing basis.
• Provides consultation to department managers and staff on the education process, job competencies, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains clinical knowledge in assigned areas and active involvement with orientation, on-going education and quality audits and initiatives.
• Maintains working knowledge of learning management systems and other data management systems in the department.
• Assists in the maintenance of employer education records for all disciplines.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and professional conferences.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Always utilizes excellent customer service skills.
• Complies with Federal and State law and accrediting and licensing agencies, to include but not limited to, the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• 2 Years of Clinical Experience

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.