What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at Ernest Health?
Overview
At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are passionate about patient care! Nationally Recognized: Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 15 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury, Stroke and Spinal Cord Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving the communities of Southern New Mexico. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.
We are seeking a Nurse Educator to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.
Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
- Earned Time Off
Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:
- Clinical Career Ladder levels
- Nursing Preceptor Programs
- PCT Career Path levels
- CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Current Registered Nurse license required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Three years’ direct nursing experience required.
- One year experience in Employee Education preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Knowledge of principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
- Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
- Knowledge of current regulatory requirements and best practices for industry.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
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We're located in the following states:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Montana
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains educational strategies and programs to ensure appropriate professional development for multiple departments and disciplines. Keeps staff current about changes in protocols and procedures. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
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