Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Variable position.

Acts as a Clinical Education generalist or may be assigned to a specific unit(s)/department. Works in collaboration with other clinical educators and clinical nurse specialists within the network and across the system to develop, coordinate and implement nursing, nursing support and inter-professional orientation, in-service education and staff development programs to promote safe and effective patient-centered care. Facilitates professional growth, skill development, competency and attainment of standards of care for direct care within patient care services, PHMG and or Ambulatory care Services. Serves as a leader and role model in advancing clinical practice to achieve better patient outcomes.

What you will enjoy:

• Acting as a resource to all caregivers regarding nursing, professional practice and use of equipment/ supplies in area of expertise.

• Assisting in the design and implementation of nursing education programs, activities or new process/equipment using PeaceHealth training standards, processes, templates and course documentation forms.

• Participating on teams and partnering on development of standardized cross-regional clinical, nursing or quality guidelines, protocols or training curriculum in area of expertise.

• Coordinating and providing department-specific orientation for newly hired nursing and clinical staff.

• Conducting learning needs assessment, facilitating practice and process changes in assigned area of expertise.

• Evaluating competency and identifying team or individual caregiver performance gaps. .

• Designing learning experiences and action plans to assist those requiring remediation to meet competency expectations.

• Researching best practice to promote evidence-based practice.

• Assessing caregiver engagement, patient quality indicators and evaluates education effectiveness to achieve clinical excellence.

• Ensuring training and competency are documented using standard tools and learning management systems (LMS).

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing through State Board of Nursing approved program.

• Masters Degree of Science in Nursing or Education preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a RN.

• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in an education or in an equivalent Preceptor role setting to varied audiences.

• Registered Nurse licensure in the state which nurse will be practicing.

• Basic Life Support

• Nursing Professional Development Certification preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement instructional modules and use a variety of educational methods.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and a variety of equipment or technology tools.

• Ability to engage learners and apply adult learning techniques.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $51.10 – $76.66. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.