Advanced Practice RN - Nurse Educator
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an advanced practitioner prepared at the Master of Nursing level or higher. The APRN contributes to evidence-based nursing practice and continuous improvement of comprehensive, high-quality patient care. The role advances oncology nursing practice through clinical support, education, research, organizational support, quality initiatives, and professional growth, responding to the changing needs of the organization, staff, patients, and healthcare environment. The position also supports workforce development programs for students, new employees, and existing staff in nursing and other healthcare roles. The APRN serves as an expert clinician, interdisciplinary consultant, educator, researcher, and nurse leader. The role translates research into nursing practice and participates in nursing research. It includes providing clinical consultation and education, supporting staff development, leading selected projects and programs, contributing nursing expertise to organizational decisions, and advancing nursing practice through evidence-based guidelines, standards, and policies.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card or equivalent course, such as one provided by the American Red Cross; renewal is required every two years.
- Current Washington State RN license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); an MSL with Washington as the Primary State of Residence is required within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived in specific circumstances subject to approval.
- Two years of relevant patient care experience.
Nice To Haves
- ANCC-recognized specialty certification.
- Oncology patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an expert clinician, interdisciplinary consultant, educator, researcher, and nurse leader.
- Translate research into nursing practice and participate in nursing research.
- Use knowledge of differential illness diagnoses and treatments to conduct comprehensive, holistic patient assessments and identify etiologies of problems requiring nursing interventions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate innovative individual- or population-based care programs to achieve targeted nursing-sensitive patient outcomes.
- Consult with staff regarding assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Serve as a role model and provide information and resources to cultivate staff skills and enhance nursing practice.
- Act as a leader, consultant, and change agent to advance nursing practice among nurses and across organizations.
- Contribute clinical expertise and nursing perspectives to committees, project development, and work groups aligned with the organization’s mission, goals, and values.
- Lead selected projects or programs with a focus on fiscal responsibility, quality, and patient safety.
- Develop collaborative interprofessional relationships to enhance clinical care and achieve positive outcomes.
- Interpret nursing care needs that require system-level resources and provide leadership to obtain those resources.
- Advance nursing practice through innovative, evidence-based professional practice guidelines, standards, and organizational policies.
- Communicate information and provide education about advancements in nursing practice within the organization and to the community.
- Maintain expert clinical practice and best-practice outcomes through ongoing generation and acquisition of scientific knowledge and skills.
- Foster collegial relationships with APRNs in other hospitals or agencies.
- Participate in professional organization activities that promote nursing and its relationship with consumers.
- Support workforce development programs for students, new employees, and existing staff in nursing and other healthcare roles.
Benefits
- Medical and vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Family life support
- Employee assistance program
- Onsite health clinic
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation (12–22 days per year)
- Paid sick leave (12–25 days per year)
- Paid holidays (13 days per year)
- Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
