Nurse Educator 2 - Perioperative Services - UHealth SoLé Mia - Full Time

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

About The Position

The Nurse Educator 2 supports perioperative services at UHealth SoLé Mia. In collaboration with a Nurse Educator 3 and under the direction of the Manager, this role assesses, implements, and evaluates educational programs for nursing and clinical staff across multiple sites or specialty units. Programs are based on identified practice gaps, regulatory and accreditation requirements, specialty standards, performance-improvement reports, organizational mission and values, policies, procedures, guidelines, and learning needs. The educator develops learning activities to address knowledge, skill, and practice deficits or improvement opportunities; fosters continuing nursing education and in-service learning; coordinates education on equipment and supplies; and reviews competencies and staff orientation. The role also facilitates onboarding and orientation, partners with the Professional Development Department (PDD), collaborates with internal and external partners, and participates in planning and approving continuing education programs and professional events. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission. UHealth is an academic health system providing patient care supported by research and medical education. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid Florida RN license.
CNOR certification.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical decisions.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a Nurse Educator 3 and, under the Manager’s direction, assess and implement educational programs for nursing and clinical staff across multiple sites or specialty units.
Develop and evaluate activities that address identified knowledge, skill, or practice deficits and opportunities for improvement.
Create a learning environment by collaborating with practitioners, leaders, nurses, educators, patient care staff, and unit management to provide continuing nursing education and in-services.
Coordinate education for patient care staff on the proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Document competency completion, review and recommend competency revisions, and address competency deficits in staff members and teams.
Assess and evaluate employee orientation, socialization, and integration processes, with a focus on retention and growth.
Facilitate orientation for licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel during onboarding and when roles, responsibilities, or practice settings change.
Collaborate with PDD to develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate onboarding and orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel across multiple sites or specialty units.
Partner with individuals, groups, and organizations to share professional expertise in planning and decision-making toward common goals, including interprofessional, academic/practice, and community partnerships.
Participate in planning and approval of applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.