Nurse Educator 2 - Surgical Services - Full Time

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Location: UTower

Plans and directs the orientation of new Surgical Service personnel.  Coordinates, presents and/or supervises departmental activities involving the education and development of new and existing Surgical Services personnel to ensure a level of performance consistent with established standards of practice.  Coordinates, plans and leads Surgical Services Performance Improvement Program.  Serves as a patient advocate, practices ethical, conscientious behavior regarding aseptic technique and utilizes theoretical knowledge to integrate care.  A safe practitioner who continually strives to improve clinical knowledge and skills and demonstrates effective public relation and communication skills in dealing with physicians, patients, visitors and staff.

• Collaborates with Nurse Educator 3 and under the direction of the Manager, assesses and implements multi-site/specialty 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 and evaluates 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 inservices.

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

• Documents completion, reviews and recommends revision of competency, and addresses competency deficits in staff members and teams.

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

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

• Collaborates with PDD to develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate onboarding and orientation programs for multi-site/specialty unit(s) licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel.

• Appraises 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 the planning and approval of applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

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

Core Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida RN license

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

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.

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

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