Adv Nurse Educator OR

Children's of Alabama • Birmingham, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Nurse Educator works in Nursing Professional Development at the Main Campus of Children's of Alabama. The role facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel. The Nursing Professional Development Center designs and implements high-quality professional development programs to help nurses acquire and maintain competence, enhance professional nursing practice, and support personal career goals. Its offerings include American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) programs, the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Nursing Service Orientation, Clinical Assistant/Unit Support Staff orientation, Transition into Practice for newly graduated nurses, education support and consultation, pediatric continuing education, and coordination of clinicals and preceptorships for schools and colleges of nursing.

Requirements

• A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is required; a focus in a subspecialty area appropriate to the position is preferred. BSN candidates may be considered if they enroll in an MSN program within 12 months of accepting the position and complete the degree.
• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience; at least 2 years working with the specified patient population or pediatric nursing experience is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Current RN license in the State of Alabama, or an accepted equivalent multistate RN license.
• BLS, PALS, or NRP Instructor Certification.
• National certification must be obtained within 2 years.
• Membership in a professional organization.
• Essential credentials include Certified Pediatric Nurse or an accepted equivalent qualification, such as Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion, Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse, Certified Nephrology Nurse, Certified Nurse Operating Room, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse, or Nursing Professional Development Certification.
• Essential education includes a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Essential experience includes 3 years of staff-level job experience with a specialization in acute nursing.

Nice To Haves

• MSN focus in a subspecialty area appropriate for the position.
• At least 2 years of experience working with the specified patient population or in pediatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel.
• Support the design and implementation of professional development programs that help nurses acquire and maintain competence, enhance professional nursing practice, and pursue personal career goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level