Senior Nurse Educator - Pediatric Oncology - Full Time

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Full Time ​

Location : Sylvester Cancer Center

The University of Miami/UHealth SCCC Department of Pediatric Oncology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Sr. Nurse Educator.

The Sr. Nurse Educator coordinates and provides clinical education to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates an evidenced-based practice within assigned area.  The incumbent collaborates with other disciplines to promote quality outcomes for a specialized group of patients. Moreover, the Senior Nurse Educator coordinates and performs supportive nursing services, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related UHealth policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Designs and conducts educational programs for nursing staff. Provides educational leadership to enhance patient care.
• Assesses and facilitates educational support according to nursing needs. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Assesses and develops clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models. Aggregates and analyzes data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Creates and implements educational curricula designed to develop patient care plans and incorporate evidenced-based research and national standards.
• Consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.
• Coordinates education of patient care staff to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and by participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required, master’s degree in nursing (MSN) preferred

Certification and Licensing:

• Valid Florida RN license
• CPHON, BMTCN, or CPN certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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