Clinical Educator (RN) - Perioperative Services Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center • Ilchester, MD

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About The Position

The Clinical Educator in Perioperative Services strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and hospital and departmental policies, ensuring practice meets the competencies required for the area. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the educator or others under their direction, including through participation in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

The Clinical Educator provides care collaboratively with other disciplines to support optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care, the educator takes a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team and collaborating with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; a BSN is required.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• A minimum of 5 years in Surgical Services.
• Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
• Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
• Able to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment; push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and hospital and departmental policies.
• Ensure practice meets the competencies required for the area.
• Contribute to the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction.
• Participate in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide individualized patient care and optimize outcomes.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary team and collaborate with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time