RN TNCC Instructor Per Diem Days

Desert Regional Medical Center • Palm Springs, CA

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About The Position

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. The TNCC Instructor will enhance our team of expert trauma nursing educators by teaching the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) to nurses specializing in emergency care. The instructor will utilize evidence-based teaching methodologies to impart high-quality trauma nursing education, ultimately leading to improved patient care outcomes.

Requirements

• Current CA Registered Nurse License.
• BSN Required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times).
• Current registration as a TNCC provider or course director.
• A minimum of two years' experience in emergency nursing.
• Successful completion of the TNCC Instructor course, including online modules, classroom sessions, and skill stations.
• Proven ability to effectively teach and assess the TNCC curriculum.
• Exceptional clinical skills coupled with strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.
• Alignment with organizational culture, values, and mission.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the TNCC courses in alignment with the standards and protocols established by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
• Employ a range of instructional techniques, including lectures, practical demonstrations, simulations, and case-based learning, to fully engage learners.
• Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on learners' knowledge, practical skills, and overall performance.
• Regularly update and maintain clinical expertise and instructional capabilities.
• Collaborate with fellow TNCC instructors and course directors to maintain the consistency and excellence of the TNCC program.
• Advocate for the importance of trauma nursing education and its practices within the healthcare community and beyond.

Benefits

• Compliance with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree