RN Clinical Educator- Med Surg/Tele- Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced nurse educator to partner with nursing leadership to advance education and patient care outcomes. The role focuses on developing and delivering training, assessing needs, and evaluating programs that improve processes.

The successful candidate will plan and implement education activities, supporting staff as they gain knowledge and skills to meet standards and drive quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• 3 years of nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Act as educator/consultant collaborating with nursing and management to implement educational goals.
• Assess educational needs, plan, organize, implement and evaluate education and training activities.
• Help personnel acquire, maintain or improve learning to improve patient care outcomes and processes.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job serves as the teacher/facilitator/consultant who works collaboratively with nursing and organizational management to implement the educational goals for the company. Assesses the need for, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates education and training activities. Assists all personnel to acquire, maintain, or improve psychomotor, cognitive and effective learning that will provide continuously improving patient care outcomes and/or improve processes and management systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Preferred -Master's degree innursing.

Work Experience

Required -3 yearsof nursing experience.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across organizational lines to meet objectives.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, remaining