Senior Nurse Educator - Pediatric Oncology - Full Time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth SCCC Department of Pediatric Oncology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Sr. Nurse Educator. The Sr. Nurse Educator coordinates and provides clinical education to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates an evidenced-based practice within assigned area. The incumbent collaborates with other disciplines to promote quality outcomes for a specialized group of patients. Moreover, the Senior Nurse Educator coordinates and performs supportive nursing services, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related UHealth policies, procedures, and guidelines. Designs and conducts educational programs for nursing staff. Provides educational leadership to enhance patient care. Assesses and facilitates educational support according to nursing needs. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Assesses and develops clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models. Aggregates and analyzes data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Creates and implements educational curricula designed to develop patient care plans and incorporate evidenced-based research and national standards. Consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care. Coordinates education of patient care staff to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and by participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required, master’s degree in nursing (MSN) preferred
Valid Florida RN license
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

CPHON, BMTCN, or CPN certification preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates and provides clinical education to nursing and patient care staff
Facilitates an evidenced-based practice within assigned area
Collaborates with other disciplines to promote quality outcomes for a specialized group of patients
Coordinates and performs supportive nursing services
Ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related UHealth policies, procedures, and guidelines
Designs and conducts educational programs for nursing staff
Provides educational leadership to enhance patient care
Assesses and facilitates educational support according to nursing needs
Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula
Assesses and develops clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models
Aggregates and analyzes data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters
Creates and implements educational curricula designed to develop patient care plans and incorporate evidenced-based research and national standards
Consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care
Coordinates education of patient care staff to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and by participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets