Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Specialist
Legacy Health System
Portland, OR

Clinical Nurse Educator - Family Birth (Clinical Practice Support)

Overview Relocation assistance available for nurses new to Legacy! The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Legacy Health is a locally owned, nonprofit health system driven by our mission to improve the health of those around us. We offer a unique blend of health services across the Portland/Vancouver metro area and mid-Willamette Valley - from wellness and urgent care to dedicated children's services and advanced medical centers - to care for patients of all ages when and where they need us. With an eye toward a healthier community, our partnerships tackle vital issues such as housing and mental health. Legacy strives to help everyone live healthier and better lives, with the vision of being essential to the health of the region. Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Educator works in collaboration with unit leadership and Legacy Health Clinical Practice Support educational support structure to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education, staff development activities and quality initiatives in the specialty unit or program area assigned. Activities include planning and coordinating unit-based educational activities, participation in design and implementation of the LH clinical processes; competency assessment and education of nursing staff; assessment of staff learning needs; and assisting with leading quality initiatives. Other activities will be defined by the unit leadership. Qualifications Education:Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required. Experience:Two years of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles as evidenced by the ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff or other members of the healthcare team. Family Birth Center/OB experience required. Knowledge/Skills:Highly effective teaching and communication skills. Understands and applies adult learning principles.Strong meeting facilitation and group process skills.Ability to work effectively in teams, and independently.Knowledge of Lean and quality improvement principles; ability to apply Lean and quality improvement process.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and leadership to implement change. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Licensure Both Oregon and Washington state RN licensure required. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required. AHA ACLS for Healtcare Providers required. Pay Range USD $53.61 - USD $80.07 /Hr. Working Conditions Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids . Must be able to lift push pull 20 40 pounds. Voluntary use of N95 permitted May not enter isolation areas or provide COVID 19 care Annual E required .