RN- OR/PACU/SPD Clinical Educator-U

Overview

UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Hospital

Full-time (32 hours); 4 days per week with M-F call obligation; 8 hour day shifts

Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Marshalltown Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the role of Clinical Educator in the OR / PACU / SPD. In this pivotal position, you will collaborate with nursing leadership and education professionals to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, including orientation, in-services, and competency training.

Your efforts will support the development of skills, competency, and proficiency in perioperative care for both clinical staff and patients.

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, you will apply your professional nursing knowledge to manage and provide patient care, ensuring adherence to the ANA Code for Nurses and UnityPoint Health's Philosophy of Nursing.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the practice environment and advance the standards of care within our perioperative services.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a
• remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https : / / dayinthelife.unitypoint.org / to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in perioperative services, including, but not limited to : Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses standards (AORN), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), accreditation agencies, and all other patient safety standards as they relate to the operating room.
• Participates in hospital and departmental committees related to infection prevention, tissue safety, radiation safety and fire safety.
• Serves as the administrator for surgical services electronic educational platform.
• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.

• Plans, organizes, and facilitates ongoing education and competency for team members; will assess educational needs of perioperative team members.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of in-services, educational offerings, and competencies by using formal and informal teaching methods.
• Assists leadership in facilitating clinical orientation for new team members; may provide at-the-elbow support as requested or collaborate with preceptors and unit leadership to establish action plans for orientees who are struggling.
• Mentors less experienced team members; guides professional behaviors while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Collaborates with leadership to support implementation of evidenced based practice into the department setting.
• Serves as a change agent to support implementation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, currently enrolled in RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with completion within two years of hire date or Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years of operating room experience as a registered nurse.
• Proven teaching expertise preferred.
• Iowa Registered Nurse license.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room within one year of hire.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little oversight.
• Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take a leadership role in facilitating organizational change through partnerships with staff and managers.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical skills related to patient safety in the operating room.
• Area of Interest : Nursing;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.8;
• Department : Operating Room;
• Shift : Full-time (32 hours); 4 days per week with M-F call obligation; 8 hour day shifts;
• Job ID : 135191;
9 days ago