RN-Clinical Educator at INSIGHT Surgical Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing education, Curriculum development, Clinical instruction, Staff orientation, Patient care, CPR certification, Adult education, Accreditation standards, Nursing skills training, Resource management, Committee participation, Clinical liaison, Policy adaptation, Record keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY The nurse educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating and revising the centralized orientation and other education programs for staff in Patient Care Services. In addition, the nurse educator serves as a liaison with education institutions using Mercy Hospital and Medical Center as a student educational site. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and the attributes of Careful Nursing. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests. DESCRIPTION Duties and Responsibilities 50% of Time Spent Plans and conducts a variety of in-service orientation and educational programs to meet the needs of Patient Care Services staff at all levels. * Evaluates and revises centralized programs and orientation programs as required to maintain current content and congruency with the patient care model. * Assesses educational needs of staff throughout Patient Care Services and develops plans for learning experiences appropriate for meeting recognized needs. * Plans and prepares curriculum content and course outlines in conformance with program objectives and accreditation standards. * Modifies and updates existing educational programs and/or patient education materials or recommends modifications as appropriate * Assists Patient Care Directors in the planning and teaching of nursing skills and procedures particular to a specific patient population * Serves as a resource person to the Patient Care Directors and nursing staff regarding educational activities and new nursing techniques. * 15% of Time Spent Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of departmental equipment, supplies, work areas and facilities. * Requisitions supplies and equipment to support class instruction * Selects and organizes teaching aides to include films, slides, charts, anatomical models, and nursing supplies and equipment. * Maintains required departmental records, reports and statistics as appropriate. * Ensures that the classroom serves as an appropriate learning environment 10% of Time Spent Keeps abreast of new developments in training techniques, methods and programs for possible application in nursing education programs. 10% of Time Spent Coordinates clinical experiences for undergraduate/graduate nursing students and maintains course files. 5% of Time Spent Serves as hospital liaison to CPR Community Training Center, maintaining staff records and submitting quarterly reports. 5% of Time Spent Serves on hospital-wide committees as educational consultant as appropriate. 5% of Time Spent Additional Duties and Responsibilities 1. Ensures that care is provided for all patients incorporating the attributes of Careful Nursing. * Trustworthy collaboration * Health education * Perfect skill in fostering safety and comfort * Participatory – authoritative management Carries out other duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned. Total % of Time Spent 100% JOB SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Current RN License in the State of Illinois required Bachelor's degree required Master's degree Preferred. Experience Adult education experience preferred 5 years direct patient care experience demonstrating clinical expertise in area of interest Current CPR certification required Abilities: Ability to respond quickly to changes in nursing policies requiring adaptation of orientation program’ Benefits: * Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment * Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment * Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month * Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity! ____________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. ____________________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities

The nurse educator plans, coordinates, and evaluates orientation and educational programs for patient care staff. They also serve as a liaison with educational institutions and maintain departmental records and equipment.