RN, Professional Development Nurse | Surgery Center/Operating Room
About The Position
Gundersen Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse, Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) to support the La Crosse Main Campus Surgery Center/Operating Room. This salaried, 1.0 FTE role is the second Professional Development Nurse supporting the surgical services line. The nurse leads orientation, education, competency development, and professional development for nursing and surgical support staff working in the surgery environment. The position evaluates practice, identifies practice gaps and learning needs, and participates in process improvement initiatives within the assigned area and across the system. It partners with operating room leadership and the Surgery & Procedures Nursing Practice Subgroup to prepare frontline staff to provide high-quality care and an outstanding care experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Master’s degree in Nursing required within five years.
- At least three years of RN experience in a Surgery/OR service area.
- RN licensure to practice in Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
- Lead nursing orientation, education, competency development, and professional development for Registered Nurses, Certified Surgical Technicians, Certified Surgical Assistants, Peri-Op Technicians, and Certified Nursing Assistants in the surgery environment.
- Evaluate nursing practice and assess practice gaps.
- Identify learning needs.
- Participate in process improvement projects and initiatives within the area of responsibility and at the system level.
- Prepare frontline staff with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care and an outstanding care experience.
- Collaborate with operating room leadership teams, including directors, managers, supervisors, and quality improvement staff.
- Work with the Surgery & Procedures Nursing Practice Subgroup, including four other Professional Development Nurses and an Informatics Nurse.
Benefits
- Generous compensation and benefit package.
- Top-rated retirement plan.
- Growth opportunities.
- Access to Gundersen's Career Development Center for career guidance.
- Meaningful work in a highly adaptable and mission-driven organization.
- Partnership and collaboration with a team of 40+ professional development nurses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
