Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Educator Cancer Center
UMC Health System
•Onsite
About The Position
A registered nurse with expertise in nursing education who influences professional role competence and professional growth of nurses in a variety of settings, supports lifelong learning of nurses and other healthcare personnel in an environment that facilitates continuous learning, and fosters an appropriate climate for learning and facilitates the adult learning process while functioning within the framework of achieving the strategic goals of University Medical Center and Nursing Services. Assist Director and Assistant Director as needed. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- 3 years of professional nursing experience
- Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the specific clinical area.
- Current RN licensure from Texas State Board of Nursing or holds a recognized compact state licensure
- Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.
- Must be able to employ adult learning strategies in relation to educational activities.
- All Clinical Instructors are responsible to provide BLS.
- BLS instructor status is required.
- Instructor status is required in: NRP, PALS, ACLS to correlate with staff nurse requirements in each unit.
Nice To Haves
- OCN Certification required within 2 years of hire
- Supervisory experience desired
Responsibilities
- Proficient level of clinical competence in assigned clinical area
- Completion of all required education activities
- Oversees orientation process
- Evaluates orientation program
- Complies with clinical instructor participation standards
- Coordinates successful orientation program from in-processing to assimilation. Communicates regularly with orientees and preceptors. Ensures timely progression of orientation process and evaluations.
- Annual Competencies/ Documentation (ICPF)
- Staff Education Records
- Mandatory Education Requirements
- DNV Readiness
- Technical Procedure Privileging
- Continuing Nursing Education
- Utilizes the annual needs assessment to plan educational in-services. Maintains required documents in education files. Promotes accountability for timely completion of mandatory education. Prepares staff for DNV and other accreditation visits. Plans and organizes annual competency fair.
- Engages staff in self-directed and unit-based activities
- Promotes Certification/Advanced Nursing Education
- Evidence-based Practice
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Satisfaction
- Promotes a positive environment for learning and professional development. Maintains visibility through staff rounding and provides regular educational programs for growth. Ensures unit practices are evidence based.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
