Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

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

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

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 degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida RN license

BLS, ACLS, PALS

CNOR / CAPA Certification Preferred

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
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.
Department Specific Functions

Responsible for assessing, developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for perioperative personnel to maintain competency, continuing education, and leadership development. Ensure all new hires in the Perioperative Services Department complete a new hire orientation specific to their job role. Assess the environment to determine the educational needs of patients and perioperative personnel. Plan and provide perioperative personnel education. Provide educational resources for perioperative personnel. Act as a clinical resource for perioperative personnel using evidence-based standards and professional guidelines. Assist perioperative personnel in the evaluation of current practice through quality and process improvement measures. Collaborate with other members of the health care team as required. Facilitate and monitor perioperative personnel compliance with organizational policies and procedures and regulatory and accreditation standards. Mentor team members as required. Manage all aspects of educational projects to include fiscal responsibility. Assist perioperative personnel in assessing their individual learning needs and styles. Maintain perioperative employee educational data and records as required. Facilitate student learning experiences in the perioperative setting. Pursue professional growth and participate in a professional organization. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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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.

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education