Nurse Educator - UPMC Somerset

Pinnacle Health Systems • Somerset, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Nurse Educator to join their team of healthcare professionals! This part-time role will require working 20 hours per week, variable shifts between daylight/evening. No weekends or holiday requirements! The Nurse Educator, a professional registered nurse, has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing education. Orientation, continuing education, and ongoing support for the nursing staff are the main objectives. The Nurse Educator must demonstrate the knowledge and educational skills necessary to assess, plan, and provide the educational programs that are required.

Requirements

• BSN Required (BSN waived if MSN obtained in a program not conferring BSNs)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Relevant teaching experience
• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards.
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Previous OR experience
• Teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by building teams and relationships through mentoring and modeling uplifting and positive communication.
• Actively participates in department or practice-specific quality improvement efforts.
• Receive feedback and direction constructively; serve as a formal and informal mentor for new staff members.
• Facilitates orientation and general continuing education programs.
• Demonstrate awareness of the impact of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department and organization.
• Assist with verifying knowledge and skills/attitude-based competencies of direct care staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees