Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
UHealth Tower
Miami, FL
3x12 hrs

Nurse Educator, Surgical Oncology / Telemetry, Full Time

The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse responsible for unit(s)-specific professional development of the staff. The Nurse Educator serves as a clinical resource and role model within their area of expertise. The incumbent fulfills unit(s) functions according to the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. The Nurse Educator 1 (U) carries out these responsibilities in alignment with the current Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice and utilizing the nursing process as applied to the specialty (assessment, learning needs and outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation).

Collaborates with Nurse Educators, and Manager, to support and implement unit(s) educational programs for nursing and clinical staff based on environmental scanning: identified practice gaps, regulatory/accreditation, specialty standards, PI reports, mission/values, policies, procedures, guidelines, and learning needs.

Develops activities to achieve specific outcomes related to identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge, skills, or practice.

Creates a learning environment by collaborating with practitioners, leaders, nurses, educators, patient care staff, and unit management in providing continuing nursing education and in-services.

Coordinates education of patient care staff to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Documents, and supports competency, and addresses competency deficits in staff members and teams.

Supports the process of orienting, socializing, and integrating an employee to the organization with a focus on retention and growth.

Facilitates unit(s) orientation of licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel during onboarding and when changes in roles, responsibilities, and practice settings occur.

Works with PDD to develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate onboarding and orientation programs for unit(s) licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel.

Maintains professional knowledge by partnering with individuals, groups, and/or organizations to share expertise in planning and decision-making to achieve common goals.

Collaborative partnerships may include interprofessional groups within the organization, academic/practice partnerships, and community partnerships.

Participates in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida RN license

Experience:

Current AHA BLS and ACLS certificates required.

Basic EKG proficiency required.

Minimum 3 years Inpatient oncology experience preferred.

Current ONS Provider certificate preferred.

ONCC certification preferred.

Microsoft Office Suite competency preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.