Unit Educator-3E Med​/Surg-Lutheran

Overview

Unit Based Educator - 3E Med/Surg - Lutheran. UnityPoint Health Des Moines.

Shift: 8 hours/week, hours varied. Area of Interest:
Nursing. FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.2. Department:
Med/Surg 3E
- Luth. Job .

• Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to coordinate, influence, and assist with the implementation of nursing care and related nursing activities at the nursing unit level.
• Assesses, develops, and implements orientation and education programs for department staff to positively impact the quality of patient care.
• Integrates the UnityPoint Health Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical orientation for nursing staff.
• Supports the clinical preceptor for effective clinical education of staff.
• Assesses the educational needs of staff and identifies learning needs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of in-services and continuing education offerings for clinical staff using formal and informal teaching methods.
• Serves as a resource to clinical staff involved in patient care in the area of clinical expertise.
• Consults with nursing leadership regarding concerns/issues about clinical competence, equipment, and care delivery systems related to specific patient care problems/populations.
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary team membership, openness to feedback, and contribution to team goals.
• Uses formal and informal mentoring and just-in-time teaching methods.
• Supports development and evaluation of competency-based orientation and skills validation.
• Acts as a positive role model and resource for staff; maintains and develops own clinical skills and knowledge; stays informed about evidence-based nursing and research in the clinical area.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service; balances team and individual responsibilities and supports positive team outcomes.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. BSN preferred but not required.

Experience: Two years of experience in relevant clinical area required. Preference for a minimum of five years Med-Surg experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds. Proficient in English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking with independent judgment in decision-making.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions of the position.

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more. Pet insurance available.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.