Unit Based Educator-Medical Unit

IHA; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Day 1 Benefit Package

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Educator/Coordinator dedicated to enhancing patient care through comprehensive orientation, ongoing education, and competency validation. The role blends direct patient care with unit-based education, approximately 50/50, across the nursing team.

You will collaborate with the director and preceptors to implement department education plans, manage education records, and support educational outcomes for liaison meetings and shared governance

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Iowa (or multi-state) required.
• BSN required or completed within 5 years.
• Certification in area of practice (CCR N) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates orientation activities with preceptor and leaders.
• Provides educational and clinical experiences for colleagues to develop skills.
• Serves as validator/trainer for annual competencies and standard work.
• Maintains unit-based education records.
• Assists in developing education plans with department leadership.
• Ensures outcomes of liaison meetings and nursing governance councils are completed.

Education

RN licensure Iowa

BSN degree

Certification in area of practice (CCR N) preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for promoting improved patient care outcomes through coordinating effective orientation, education, evaluation and ongoing development of all support, technical and nursing colleagues. This is accomplished through a combination of direct patient care and unitbased education responsibilities (approximately 50/50). This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care with the multidisciplinary team while using the nursing process and maintaining professional nursing standards.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Full Time 36 hours weekly Day Shift

What You Will Do

• Coordinates and facilitates orientation activities in collaboration with preceptor, clinical leader and director.
• Facilitates and provides educational and clinical experiences for colleagues to develop and maintain skills and competencies.
• Serves as a validator, super-user, and/or trainer for annual competencies, equipment, processes, standard work, etc.
• Maintains accurate unit-based education records.
• Collaborates with director in the development and implementation of department education plan.
• Collaborates with director to: a. Ensure educational outcomes of liaison meetings (i.e. skin care, safety, infection prevention, etc.) are completed, and serve as back up for liaison when needed. b. Ensure educational outcomes of nursing shared governance council meetings are completed and serves as back up.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education [formal]:
• Graduate of a program in professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multi-state license required.
• BSN required or completed within 5 years.
• Certification in area of practice (i.e., CCRN) preferred (from the Magnet approved certifications).
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience required
• Demonstrates expertise in all aspects of the nursing care setting.
• Special Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet department and colleague educational needs.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong technology skills including software (i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, audio/video equipment, and Electronic Medical Record).
• Excellent collaboration and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and written skills. 7. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• High degree of initiative and judgment.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.