Clinical Nurse Educator-NICU

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily dayshift, some nights and weekend coverage needed as educational needs of the unit arise. The Clinical Nurse Educator will teach and demonstrate proficiency in patient physical assessment skills, patient care and nursing skills. They will reinforce policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines with nursing staff. This role coordinates nursing centered rounds and bedside reporting in conjunction with the Nurse Manager/Case Manager with an ability to phase in multidisciplinary rounds. The educator provides population specific unit educational programs in collaboration with preceptors and staff development instructors in informal, on-site settings. They ensure the quality of professional services by demonstrating and maintaining competency through updating knowledge and skills and continuing professional growth. The educator communicates in an effective, positive, and professional manner role modeling behaviors associated with Caring Science. They create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility including assisting in teaching interpretation of and developing strategies to address nurse sensitive indicators and performance improvement. Supports provision of age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN and three years' experience in area of interest required.
Clinical expert.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state.
National certification in specialty required within one year of hire.
Effective oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Delegation skills
Knowledge of policies and procedures
Ability to synthesize and prioritize knowledge
Ability to tailor teaching to different learning styles

Responsibilities

Teaches and demonstrates proficiency in patient physical assessment skills, patient care and nursing skills (i.e. mobility, respiratory care, nutrition, pain management, oral care, preventing infection, lift equipment).
Reinforces policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines with nursing staff.
Coordinates nursing centered rounds and bedside reporting in conjunction with the Nurse Manager/Case Manager with an ability to phase in multidisciplinary rounds.
Provides population specific unit educational programs in collaboration with preceptors and staff development instructors in informal, on-site settings.
Ensures the quality of professional services by demonstrating and maintaining competency through updating knowledge and skills and continuing professional growth.
Communicates in an effective, positive, and professional manner role modeling behaviors associated with Caring Science.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility including assisting in teaching interpretation of and developing strategies to address nurse sensitive indicators and performance improvement.
Supports provision of age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program