Clinical Educator-Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

$20,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance available!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Nursing Education

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Facilitates the educational development and professional growth of assigned nursing personnel. Responsibilities include development and implementation of orientation, in-service, and continuing education for the staff which focuses upon the scope of service, emphasizing the age, psychosocial and physical needs of the patient population.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS :

The following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not listed below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time.

• Serves as a professional role model and consultant for assigned unit.
• Attends code blue on the unit.
• Actively participates and functions as a resource nurse when needed. Assists in assessment of unit systems and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of unit goals.
• Coordinates planning and presentation of formal / informal education for all unit staff (including agency staff).
• Assesses unit educational needs.
• Facilitates staff participation in program development and implementation. Provides input to the Patient Care Manager for staff evaluations.
• Functions as a preceptor by providing classroom and clinical instruction for orientation and / or internships for nursing staff (including agency staff).
• Participates in orientation and role clarification of orientees and staff (including agency staff).
• Keeps abreast of new advances in nursing skills, techniques, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains required competency for self and facilitates same for unit staff.
• Responsible for education files and completion of staff competencies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

The following are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :

WORK EXPERIENCE : Three to five years of Cardiac Surgery ICU nursing experience, preferred. Experience must be current.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Verbal abilities for making presentations. Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting. Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material. Visual / auditory acuity needed

Required Licenses and Certifications

RN - Board Of Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity