Transplant Nurse Educator, Transplant Program Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual salary increase & incentive

Job summary

The Transplant Nurse Educator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital will lead formal and informal staff education, coordinate orientation with NM Academy and nursing leadership, and integrate evidence-based practice into transplant nursing education.

You will ensure staff competency, contribute to program development, and participate in quality and patient safety initiatives across the transplant service line.

Qualifications

• Illinois Registered Nurse license or eligibility.
• Certification in applicable specialty.
• Coordination or related specialty (e.g. CNN).
• BSN with a minimum of four years related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrates theory, evidence and clinical expertise in nursing education.
• Acts as role model for Patients First philosophy.
• Facilitates formal and informal staff education across units.
• Coordinates program orientation with NM Academy, managers and faculty.
• Develops and evaluates orientation and training programs.

Skills

Registered Nurse license (Illinois)

Specialty certification

Coordination/leadership

Education

BSN with 4+ years clinical experience

Tools

CNN certification

Job description

The salary range for this position is $45.00 - $72.00 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Transplant Nurse Educator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Transplant Nurse Education Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse who is accountable for formal and informal staff education, including general program orientation. The Transplant Nurse Education Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. The Transplant Nurse Education Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Integrates theoretical knowledge, best available evidence and clinical expertise in nursing practice into educational experiences.
• Serves as a role model for “Patients First” philosophy.
• Facilitates formal and informal education of the staff, which may include: nurses, Transplant Nurse Coordinators (TNC), Social Workers, Dieticians, and support staff.
• Coordinates and facilitates program specific orientation in conjunction with the NM Academy, peers, managers, medical faculty, and the Department of Professional Development.
• Develops and evaluates initial orientation and training programs to establish initial competencies.
• Develops, evaluates and facilitates annual competency assessment.
• Maintains standards of practice relevant to specific clinical setting.
• Collaborates with relevant manager on development plans for individual staff.
• Identifies needs of staff and develops education strategies in conjunction with manager.
• Integrates best available evidence into education programs.
• Maintains competency in each area of transplant program through providing direct patient care as needed as needed and through the role as clinical instructor during orientation of new team members.

Additional Functions

• Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces.
• Remains clinically proficient within within transplantation and/or cellular therapy.
• Ensures that training represents age specific requirements for primary patient population served.
• Participates in direct patient care as a Transplant Nurse Coordinator (TNC).
• Develops education plans around practice changes to support quality, performance improvement and patient safety.
• Develops education plans and proposed practice changes to support the Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Committee as appropriate
• Uses established research critique guidelines when considering evidence to translate into practice.
• Assist with policy development and policy review, including recommending new clinical guidelines as appropriate.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse State of Illinois Professional Nurse or eligible in Illinois
• Certification in applicable specialty
• Coordination or related specialty (e.g. CNN)
• BSN with a minimum of four years related clinical experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-based basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

• Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.