RN Clinical Nurse Educator- PreOp/PACU

Denver Health • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven RN Clinical Nurse Educator- PreOp/PACU to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department 2B Main PACU Pre-Operative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) houses 20 pre-operative (pre-op) bays and 17 PACU bays on Denver Health’s main campus, as well as 14 pre-op and 14 PACU bays in our Outpatient Surgery Center. This is a fast-paced department, and we pride ourselves on excellent nursing care during the pre- and post-operative period in the perioperative process. Our nurses care for a wide variety of patients from pediatric to geriatric, and same day surgery to surgical intensive care. In addition to our 16 operating rooms, our team also prepares and recovers patients from our gastrointestinal, Cardiac Catherization Lab, interventional radiology, bronchoscopy, and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) procedural areas as well as being a back-up for labor and delivery C-sections. Pre-op nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 and PACU nurse-to patient ratio is 1:2. Job Summary Under minimal supervision, assists in developing and implementing initial training, future training and care team development programs for assigned areas. Conducts ongoing education for the team and is responsible for assuring the competency of the professional nurse and unlicensed personnel in those assigned areas. Evidence of competency is reviewed and documented at least annually and is based upon the most recent evidence and best practices. Lead the departments evidences base orientation program. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing practice / process and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
• 4-6 years direct patient care nursing experience. Required
• 1 Year PreOp/PACU or Critical Care Nursing Experience
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
• Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
• Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
• Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers,, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with EHR or Epic documentation.

Nice To Haves

• TNCC, TCAR, ASPAN, (CPAN or CAPA) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning by creating an environment that supports achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes. (10%)
• Develop competency outcomes and designing curricula that reflect educational needs of the department/organization (10%)
• Teach courses and provide training to licensed nurses and unlicensed personal (10%)
• Develop maintain and revise learning modules and lesson plans (10%)
• Utilize a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate knowledge and competencies. (10%)
• Engage in policy development and revisions through research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information. (10%)
• Incorporate evidence-based research into education plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices (10%)
• Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning (10%)
• Serves as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and education needs for practicing nurses (5%)
• Pursue continuous quality improvements and patient safety and quality care (5%)
• Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care. (5%)
• Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of healthcare consumer/family response or changing condition. (5%)

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level