RN/Registered Nurse - Unit Educator Cardiac Cath/Ep Lab - FT (Olathe)

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Olathe is seeking an RN/Registered Nurse as a Unit Educator for the Cardiac Cath/Ep Lab. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, assessing learning needs, and ensuring quality patient care. The position requires a Bachelor Degree in Nursing and a state license. Additional preferred qualifications include a Master's degree. This role promotes a collaborative environment focused on professional development within a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred Master Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team for quality patient care.
• Mentor staff in development of clinical competencies.
• Assess and address learning needs considering cultural differences.
• Organize new employee orientation and provide oversight.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical competencies

Mentorship

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

RN/Registered Nurse - Unit Educator Cardiac Cath/Ep Lab - FT (Olathe) page is loaded## RN/Registered Nurse - Unit Educator Cardiac Cath/Ep Lab - FT (Olathe)locations: Olathe, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-48733# Position TitleRN/Registered Nurse - Unit Educator Cardiac Cath/Ep Lab - FT (Olathe)Olathe Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:We are currently hiring for a Unit Educator Cath Ep Lab**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based and quality patient care. Supports the provision of patient care by working with the Nurse* Manager(s) and Unit Coordinator(s) to provide strategies for floor coverage when needs arise.* Actively mentors all staff (including weekend and night staff) in ongoing development of clinical competencies and professional behaviors and communication.* Assesses unit and individual learning needs, considering generational and cultural differences.* Implements alternative and varied teaching strategies to meet learner needs.* Assures that processes are in place for documentation of orientation and other educational activities, and that employee files meet hospital and regulatory requirements.* Facilitates ongoing unit education and professionalism through the provision of in-services and CEU opportunities, promoting national certification, and providing resources and support for the development of professional portfolios.* Models evidence-based practice and participates in the development and review of policies and procedures.* Organizes new employee orientation on unit by scheduling preceptors and times, intermittent follow-up, and providing oversight of orientation and competency of unit staff.* Supports performance improvement initiatives and educates and facilitates performance improvement methodologies such as PDCA and small tests of change* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university. **Preferred Education and Experience*** Master Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university. **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in State of Kansas* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS within 14 days ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-48733### *We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.*We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.