RN Clinical Educator

RN Clinical Educator - OR/PACU/SPD

Location: Marshalltown Hospital

Job Description:

• Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to organize, implement, and evaluate education programs (orientation, in-services, competencies, classroom, etc.) to facilitate skill development, competency, and proficiency in standards of care for perioperative services, perioperative leadership, clinical staff, and patients.
• Contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families.
• Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other caregivers.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - Proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - Experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - Ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - Equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert in perioperative services, including AORN standards, CMS, accreditation agencies, and all other patient safety standards related to the operating room.
• Participates in hospital and departmental committees related to infection prevention, tissue safety, radiation safety, and fire safety.
• Serves as the administrator for surgical services electronic educational platform.
• Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
• Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Plans, organizes, and facilitates ongoing education and competency for team members; assesses educational needs of perioperative team members.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of in-services, educational offerings, and competencies using formal and informal teaching methods.
• Assists leadership in facilitating clinical orientation for new team members; may provide at-the-elbow support as requested or collaborate with preceptors and unit leadership to establish action plans for orientees who are struggling.
• Mentors less experienced team members; guides professional behaviors while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Collaborates with leadership to support implementation of evidence-based practice into the department setting.
• Serves as a change agent to support implementation and compliance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum three years of operating room experience as a registered nurse.
• Iowa Registered Nurse license.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room within one year of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, currently enrolled in RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with completion within two years of hire date or Master's degree in nursing or related field.
• Proven teaching expertise preferred.