Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical ICU (SICU)
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical ICU (SICU) to join our team! Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a key part of the Level I Trauma Center, safety net and tertiary care center of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our 23-bed unit. The SICU is equipped with all the necessities, technology and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of critically ill or complex general surgery patients, as well as traumatically injured patients ages 15 years and older. The patient population in the SICU is 70-80% patients who have experienced a trauma. Most patients are suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, bicycle injuries, ski accidents, pedestrian versus auto encounters, traumatic brain injuries, falls, injuries from violent crimes and other serious traumatic events. The SICU’s nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1:1.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
- 4-6 years direct patient care nursing experience. Required
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
- Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
- Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
- Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
- Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers,, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient with EHR or Epic documentation.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate learning by creating an environment that supports achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes.
- Develop competency outcomes and designing curricula that reflect educational needs of the department/organization.
- Teach courses and provide training to licensed nurses and unlicensed personal.
- Develop maintain and revise learning modules and lesson plans.
- Utilize a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate knowledge and competencies.
- Engage in policy development and revisions through research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information.
- Incorporate evidence-based research into education plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices.
- Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
- Serves as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and education needs for practicing nurses.
- Pursue continuous quality improvements and patient safety and quality care.
- Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.
- Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of healthcare consumer/family response or changing condition.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Fully paid parental leave
- Exceptional retirement contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Nationally recognized well-being programs
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement pathways
- Professional development
- Meaningful financial advantages
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employer contributions
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
