What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator-PAT/Preop/PACU position at University of Florida Health?
Job Family: Professional - Clinical
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Shift/Days: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Department: North Surgery Center Adm
Organization: UF Health Jacksonville
Overview
To teach, develop and mentor nursing staff on a broad range of knowledge, skills and activities which lead to the development and performance of competent practices consistent with the individual job descriptions. Coordinate and facilitate education and nursing practice for the staff, as well as education for patients and families. Provides feedback and solutions to problems of performance, clinical competence and professional development. Facilitates an environment that values and enhances learning knowledge acquisition and professional development.Qualifications
Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Preferred Education: Master's Degree. Necessary Skills: Organized and self-motivated. Able to work independently. Possesses assertiveness skills and above average verbal and written communication skills. Knowledgeable in principles of adult education. Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, staff, physicians, other disciplines and administration. Required Licensure/Certifications: -Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida -BLS from the American Heart Association is required for all areas. -ACLS from the American Herat Association is required for Surgery Center North (633480). -PALS from the American Heart Association is required within six (6) months of hire or transfer for Surgery Center North (633480). -Effective January 1, 2015, all new hires or transfers must have a professional certification within two years of hire or transfer. For certifications that require a specified number of cases or hours worked within the specialty, the certification must be applied for once the case/time requirement has been met, and the certification must be obtained within one year of the requirement having been met (e.g. oncology, chemotherapy, diabetes education). -Certifications as required for assigned units. Exception: Diabetes Educators are required to conduct 2000 patient teaching hours before they are eligible for certification. Therefore, Diabetes Educators must have Diabetes certification within 4 years of hire. Required Experience: 1-2 years - Formal or informal teaching/training adult education -AND- 3-5 years - Supervision -AND- Over 5 years - Clinical Specialty. Preferred Experience: NRP, PALS, BLS/ACLS Instructor preferred per clinical area.
