Unit Nurse Educator

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$47 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a cross-trained nurse educator in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Step-Down Unit. The educator will work in two distinct units: 8E, a complex surgery unit, and 6B Rollins, a concierge medicine unit. On 8E, responsibilities include managing patients with chest tubes, epidurals, PCA pumps, tracheotomies, telemetry, various cardiac drips, and administering pulmonary hypertension medications. On 6B Rollins, the nurse will care for a variety of medical/surgical and telemetry patients. 8E is recognized for its high patient satisfaction scores and is a Beacon award winner. 6B Rollins offers enhanced amenities for patients, including a personal chef and upgraded rooms. The Unit Nurse Educator is regarded as a clinical expert and role model, applying the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage complex patient care needs. They will serve as a resource to physicians, nurses, patients, and families, and apply principles of adult learning to educate staff, students, and patients. The role involves leadership, team collaboration, quality improvement, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2 years of recent nursing experience
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP
Nursing certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.
Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Role models time management skills through example.
Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
Assists with the development of staff portfolios.
Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation.
Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists.
Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff.
Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.
Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing refining and revising education programs.
Respects and maintains confidential information.
Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.