Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

Providence • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

Under direction of the Manager of Professional Development, the Professional Development Generalist (PDG) serves as an educator, clinical resource, change agent, facilitator, and consultant across a variety of settings. Assists in the development of educational programs and materials using audiovisual, online, and simulation technology to support teaching and learning activities. Serves as a role model, teacher, and coach to increase the expertise of patient-facing caregivers. Collaborates with professional colleagues, the Department Manager, the Providence Nursing Institute, and various departments to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluation clinical education, orientation, in-service, and continuing education for patient-facing caregivers in assigned unit(s)/department(s). Promotes, adopts, and embraces a culture of interprofessional collaboration, professional practice, and attainment of excellence in clinical outcomes. Serves on select committees and work groups, and assists with implementation of departmental and other initiatives. Continues to develop personal and practice excellence in the PDG role. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Health Care Region and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field (if Associate Degree in Nursing) from a nationally accredited program
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 5 years recent nursing experience in clinical specialty area appropriate to the Professional Development Generalist (PDG) role.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited program within two years of date of hire. Note that Master’s degree must be in nursing if Bachelor’s Degree is in another discipline.
• Upon hire: National Certification in clinical specialty
• Within 3 years of hire: Professional Development Practitioner certification
• 2 years educator or faculty role.
• 2 years progressive leadership roles within nursing.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an educator, clinical resource, change agent, facilitator, and consultant across a variety of settings.
• Assists in the development of educational programs and materials using audiovisual, online, and simulation technology to support teaching and learning activities.
• Serves as a role model, teacher, and coach to increase the expertise of patient-facing caregivers.
• Collaborates with professional colleagues, the Department Manager, the Providence Nursing Institute, and various departments to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluation clinical education, orientation, in-service, and continuing education for patient-facing caregivers in assigned unit(s)/department(s).
• Promotes, adopts, and embraces a culture of interprofessional collaboration, professional practice, and attainment of excellence in clinical outcomes.
• Serves on select committees and work groups, and assists with implementation of departmental and other initiatives.
• Continues to develop personal and practice excellence in the PDG role.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees