Medical Group RN Educator Davenport/Clinton

Trinity Health•Central City, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Educator will maintain an orientation program that is current with the standards of clinical practice in the Medical Group setting and implement it for all new staff. This role acts as a liaison between new staff, current employees, and the Director. The educator develops and coordinates educational activities of the department, including continuing education of staff members and orientation to new equipment/procedures. They serve as a resource person for policies and procedures, standards, clinical topics, and regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, OSHA), suggesting updates as needed. The RN Educator acts as a professional role model, assists staff (especially preceptors) in professional development, and supports departmental Performance Improvement projects. This role also coordinates BLS, ACLS, and PALS training, point of care testing competencies, and competency evaluation plans for Medical Group staff. The educator will routinely perform procedures in the Medical Group area, maintaining visibility and interaction with staff and physicians, and participate in the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains orientation program, which is current with the standards of clinical practice in the Medical Group setting and implements it for all new staff.
Acts as a liaison between new staff, current employees and the Director
Develops and coordinates educational activities of the department including continuing education of staff members and orientation of staff to new equipment/procedures.
Acts as resource person in such areas as policies and procedures, standards and other clinical topics, regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, OSHA) and suggests updates to policies and procedures as needed.
Acts as professional role model and assists staff (especially preceptors) in professional development.
Supports and participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
Coordinates BLS, ACLS and PALS training of department staff.
Coordinates point of care testing competencies for MG staff
Actively participates in meetings and on inter-, intradepartmental, and external committees as assigned.
Coordinates and implements plan for competency evaluation of Medical Group staff.
Routinely performs procedures in the Medical Group area maintaining a high level of visibility and interaction with both staff and physicians.
Serves as a resource and role model in clinical practice
Participates in the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures that guide and support the Medical Group