staff - Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Level I for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Educator
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting job opportunity for a full time Nurse Educator in the OR - Department of Nursing.

The Nurse Educator provides clinical education to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based practices within a specialized area of nursing. The incumbent collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Moreover, this employee provides direct specialty nursing services to patients, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related UHealth policies, procedures, and guidelines.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides education and resources to enhance patient care.

Assists staff with educational needs, problem resolution, time management, and critical thinking skills development.

Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.

Implements clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models, monitors data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Provides staff support in the development of patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards.

Consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.

Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments, and coordinates in-service training and workshops.

Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

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

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution, CCNE or ACEN required

Experience :

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing :

Valid State of Florida RN license required

BLS, ACLS, PALS required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Learning Agility : Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency : Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication : Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

University of Miami Job ID #R100088117.

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

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