RN Clinical Educator - Surgery - Baptist

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a passionate RN Clinical Educator to enhance nursing education and training. The role focuses on assessing educational needs, designing programs, and collaborating with management to ensure high-quality patient care outcomes. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. With a commitment to excellence and a $7,500 sign-on bonus, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare community. If you have a strong nursing background and a desire to educate others, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

$7,500 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 years nursing experience required with a BSN.
• Must have current RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Designs and evaluates educational programs for staff.
• Functions as a performance consultant and coordinates training.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Computer skills for data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Windows-style applications

Job description

RN Clinical Educator - Surgery - Baptist New

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

$7,500 Sign on Bonus

Schedule: Monday - Friday

This job is 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. These efforts are designed to assist 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.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
Preferred: Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)

Work Experience

Required: 3 years Nursing experience
Experience working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Experience working in stressful situations, remaining objective and professional at all times.

Certifications

Required: Current RN License in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of job related information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across organizational lines to meet objectives.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
• Excellent time management skills and experience working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Experience working in stressful situations, remaining objective and professional at all times.

RN Job Duties

• Assesses, designs, presents and provides evaluation of educational program for clinical and non-clinical staff based on identified needs/competencies.
• Actively participates in groups and professional associations.
• Functions as a performance consultant.
• Coordinates training facilities and other resources.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of the Registered Nurse work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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