EDUCATOR RN
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Department: Clinical Education
FTE: 1.00
Full Time (30 - 40 hours per week)
Shift: Days
Position Summary:
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical and
non-clinical educational programs for HSC Operational Components.
Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and
procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities:
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies,
procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety
by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through
questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental
conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue
risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety
concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in
their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or
situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
EDUCATION ASSESSMENT - Identify educational needs, practice gaps
and issues of staff by collecting data and related information;
analyze issues, trends, and supporting evidence to determine needs
of individuals, departments, and the organization
EDUCATION PLAN - Develop instructional program(s), in collaboration
with others and based on identified learning needs, that
prescribe(s) education curricula, strategies, alternatives, and
resources; take into account quality indicators and policies,
procedures, guidelines; integrate research findings into plan
INSTRUCTION - Implement or coordinate the implementation of the
educational curricula utilizing adult learning principles to employ
the most appropriate methodology(ies) to meet goals and objectives;
teach relevant content; coordinate educational initiatives and
activities; ensure safety and comfort and promote positive learning
and practice environments
OUTCOMES & EVALUATION - Identify outcomes of the educational plan;
analyze educational program evaluations; monitor and evaluate
progress toward attainment of goals; seek feedback from
participants, other educators, and administrators; revise plans
accordingly
QUALITY - Maintain and systematically enhance the quality of
instructional programs and effectiveness of the nursing
professional development (NPD) practitioner; apply quality
improvement processes; use creativity and innovation to improve the
learning experience; act as a change agent by identifying solutions
to problems, addressing barriers, and supporting implementation of
new ideas based on evidence; educate staff on change; exhibit
flexibility
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - Maintain current knowledge and competency
in field of expertise and professional development practice;
enhance professional growth through participation in educational
programs, reading current literature, and attending in-services;
serve as a role model; maintain certification in specialty area;
attend meetings and represent department or hospital on committees
as assigned; evaluate personal practice in relationship to
professional practice; take action to address identified area(s)
for improvement; advance the NPD specialty through mentoring and
contributing to the professional development of others
ETHICS - Integrate ethics within all areas of NPD practice; protect
the autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights of learners;
maintain integrity of the educational process and activities
LEADERSHIP - Provide leadership in all areas of professional
practice; create a healthy work environment; ensure educational
goals are aligned with organizational goals and strategic plan;
demonstrate a passion for quality
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & RESEARCH - Integrate best practice based
on evidence into all educational activities; demonstrate ability to
conduct a thorough literature review; demonstrate inclusion of
up-to-date evidence in educational activity development; promote
scientific inquiry; support research activities; disseminate
research findings
COLLABORATION - Establish collegial partnerships with other
professionals, leaders, stakeholders, and others who contribute to
the development of peers, staff, students, colleagues, and others;
collaborate with individuals and groups to facilitate practice and
promote quality outcomes; serve as a consultant and educational
resource; influence organizational plans to include education
throughout planning and implementation phases; participate in the
design, development, implementation, and/or evaluation of
education
RESOURCE UTILIZATION - Consider factors related to safety,
effectiveness, efficiency, quantity, and cost in regard to
instructional programs and desired outcomes; demonstrate
achievement of productivity goals
CONTINUING NURSING EDUCATION (CNE) UNITS - Provide for CNE contact
hours following procedure mandated to maintain hospital as an
approved provider; demonstrate proficiency in writing CNE planning
forms
RECORDS - Maintain documentation and records of instructional
programs as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies;
produce reports of educational programs by collecting statistical
data for administrative and quality improvement purposes
COMMUNICATION - Establish and maintain open and effective
communication patterns with peers, colleagues, students,
administrators, and others using the chain of command
Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Nonessential:
Master's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
Nursing
Related Discipline or MSN w/in 36 Months of Assignment
Nonessential:
Nursing
Experience:
Essential:
3 years directly related experience
Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or
Navajo
Credentials:
Essential:
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of
force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand
requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
Department: Registered Nurse
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , EDUCATOR RN, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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