What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Educator (RN), New Inpatient Hospital position at Careers?
The future of rehabilitation is here. Brooks offers a unique and powerful opportunity for healthcare workers. With individualized clinical programs, you can see the positive impact you are making as patients progress toward functional independence each day. Our brand new state-of-the art 60-bed acute rehabilitation hospital will provide excellent service to patients who are recovering from injuries such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord, neurologic, traumatic and medically complex conditions. Join our amazing team and collaborative culture focused on growth and education. Help us make the difference as we empower patients to achieve their highest level of recovery.
Responsibilities:
- Instruct newly hired nursing staff in the clinical aspects of the practice of nursing.
- Consult with the VP/Nursing Services and Nursing Managers in developing curriculum content, course outline and teaching schedules in conformity with objectives of the nursing program and accreditation standards.
- Instruct students and facilitate discussions about accepted methods of nursing practice including professional aspects of nursing, assessment of functional health patterns, nursing interventions, medical, surgical and allied health treatments (such as observing and recording symptoms and applying principles of asepsis and antisepsis, etc.).
- Interact and collaborate with nursing service personnel to supplement classroom learning with practical experience in nursing unit or community; as necessary recommend orientees for specific skills training and observe performance in actual nursing situations assign students to patients and observe performance in actual nursing situations.
- Prepare, administer and grade examinations to determine student performance and achievement; maintain necessary records to indicate student progress.
- Assist new staff through observational and participative experiences to apply nursing theory, the nursing process and nursing techniques in the rehabilitative clinical setting.
- Counsel nurses on educational and related problems; facilitate problem solving process; offer advice and assistance as needed.
- Make recommendations to the VP/Nursing Services and Executive Director, Learning in developing curriculum content and improved teaching and nursing techniques.
- Discuss instructional or related matters within the Brooks community; strive continuously to improve quality of student nursing instruction.
- Attend professional workshops, conference and other educational meetings to promote growth, broaden the knowledge and skills of the faculty and to improve the quality of nursing education.
- Assist in the preparation of reports required by national and state accrediting agencies.
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Nursing in the state of Arizona is required, MSN is preferred.
- Two calendar years of prior full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs