RN Educator, Ambulatory Quality and Population Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an RN Educator for Ambulatory Quality and Population Health. This role involves developing and delivering nursing education, conducting training programs, and supporting staff development to enhance patient care quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Nursing and experience in healthcare education, with a focus on improving clinical staff competencies.

Qualifications

• At least two years of RN experience in the designated specialty.
• Experience in healthcare education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides education, training, and consultative services to clinical staff.
• Plans and directs orientation and residency programs for new personnel.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives by integrating findings into educational programs.

Skills

Education

Training

Consultative Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree

Job description

RN Educator, Ambulatory Quality and Population Health

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Job Overview

This position is responsible for developing and delivering nursing and clinical education in a patient care area, from basic to advanced practice levels. The role includes planning, conducting, and evaluating unit-specific new employee orientation, education, and training in the assigned department. The RN Educator works collaboratively with unit management and Regional Education to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care by providing educational support to staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides education, training, and consultative services to clinical staff in the assigned area.
• Assesses, develops, revises, and coordinates teaching programs for all nursing staff.
• Provides in-service education to ensure staff skills and competencies meet regulatory, risk, and patient safety requirements.
• Plans and directs orientation and residency programs for new personnel.
• Facilitates staff development based on identified learning needs.
• Develops competency assessment tools and conducts follow-up education as needed.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives by integrating findings into educational programs.
• Collaborates with other Educators to promote standardization and professionalism.
• Participates in clinical instruction and maintains knowledge and competency in the specialty area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least two years of RN experience in the designated specialty. Experience in healthcare education is preferred. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Alternative Qualifications: Candidates without a BSN but with at least four years of RN and educational experience, actively pursuing a BSN within six months, may be considered.

Licensure/Certification

Current Washington State RN license. Certification in the specialty area to be obtained within one year. Current BLS required unless working with Surgery Schedulers and Surginet.

Organization Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a legacy of compassionate care since 1891, with a network of hospitals and care sites across the Puget Sound area, committed to healing the whole person through innovative, quality healthcare.

Pay Range

$48.84 - $74.63 per hour.