Cv​/Icu Rn Educator; Tr​/Prn

Overview

A Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Recovery Registered Nurse (RN) Educator plays a crucial role in providing specialized education and training to nurses and other healthcare staff within a cardiac intensive care and recovery setting.

• Providing clinical expertise and resources:
  Acting as a subject matter expert in cardiac care, providing guidance and support to CVICU staff.
• Sharing proper procedural techniques and updates:
  Ensuring staff are up-to-date on best practices, regulatory compliance, and patient safety standards within the CVICU.
• Managing onboarding and orientation:
  Welcoming and training new employees and students joining the unit with a focus on education for recovering the post-op cardiac surgery patient.
• Developing educational initiatives:
  Assessing staff learning needs and creating targeted educational programs to enhance their knowledge and skills.
• Fostering evidence-based practice:
  Promoting quality improvement and research initiatives to ensure care is based on the latest scientific knowledge.
• Serving as a mentor and consultant:
  Guiding staff in program development, clinical practice, and professional growth.
• Developing and delivering educational programs:
  Utilizing various formats (formal and informal) to teach staff, while also managing the learning environment and providing feedback.
• Facilitating changes in policies and procedures:
  Operating as a positive influence to promote staff understanding and compliance with new practices.

• Current RN license in the state of Illinois
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• BSN, or Master’s degree in Nursing Education or a related field.
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in CV/ICU

• Experience as an educator or preceptor is desirable.

$44.97/hr - $59.65/hr