Nurse Education Safety Specialist, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), 40 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staff development and educational activities designed to address identified or anticipated needs of learners for assigned area(s). Assures the quality of patient care, and clinical practice progression on assigned cross-campus unit(s) through the assessment, coaching, and development of the nursing staff and collaboration with interdisciplinary care team. This includes all aspects of clinical practice, patient care, workplace safety, and the outcomes of care patients receive. Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for the entire Nursing Department.

Requirements

• Three years of direct hospital care experience within the past 8 years.
• 2 or more years of Peri-Anesthesia nursing experience, preferably in a trauma center.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related healthcare field.
• Currently holds an active RN license in the State of Massachusetts.
• Maintains a current BLS instructor card.
• Must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year experience in clinical preceptor and/or charge nurse role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software.

Nice To Haves

• Current Case Manager Certification.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related healthcare field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching highly desired.
• Process improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate staff development and educational activities.
• Ensure quality of patient care and clinical practice progression.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Participate in the development and implementation of educational programs for the Nursing Department.
• Coordinate team huddles to review new admissions and patient progression.
• Communicate and monitor changes to clinical practice and expectations.
• Assist in strategic planning and implementation of nursing standards and practices.
• Participate in interview panels and orientation for new staff.
• Promote a culture of safety within the organization.
• Coordinate assignment of tasks and resolve operational problems.

Benefits

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus
• Flexible self-scheduling
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees