Registered Nurse Educator Peri-op Services Preop OR PACU GI

Job Description:The Nurse Educator will be an expert in industry education
standards supporting and guiding caregivers in self-improvement and
self-development. The Nurse Educator will assess, guide, support,
coordinate, and evaluate caregivers? orientation and ongoing learning
needs in alignment with their associated program, service or care group.
Under the direction of the Education Manager will be a resource,
consultant, and mentor to caregivers and clinical coaches in their assigned
area fostering self-reliance and building a social team.The RN Educator may be
asked to travel to various locations to perform their work duties.

Scope

1.Provides clinical expertise relating to assigned area for patients,
families as well as for avariety of healthcare professionals. Utilizes nursing
process for each patient through the nursing assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation. Assist in coordinating a multi-disciplinary
approach to patient care with other members of the care team.
2. Provides individual and group education to patients and families. Provides
accurate assessments of a patients physical and emotional status,
identify learning needs and any unique special requirements needed to
facilitate a positive learning environment for the patient, patient
support/family and the community in the applicable specialty area.
3. Acts as a resource person to healthcare professionals in the hospital,
home care and the community regarding specialty area.
4. Consults with physician regarding patients treatment and educational
plans. Develops communication tools to support effective education and disease
management.
5. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by
service behavior standards.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required
Bachelors Degree in Nursing is required
Current/valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board
required Basic Life Support (BLS) is required May be required to have
additional specialty certifications
Three (3) years relevant nursing experience and two years is required

Preferred

Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Previous formal education activities is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of
the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled
business hours or scheduled shifts is required
2. Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients both verbally and
written.
3. Ability to maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of health care technology, equipment, and
supplies.
5. Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take
appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
6. Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
7. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines,
and clinic policies and procedures.
8. Knowledge of adult learning competencies and patient teaching skills.
9. Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure,
functions, and related community resources.
10. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify
equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care
providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,
needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.- and -Manual dexter ty of hands and fingers to manipulate complex
and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed
information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and
utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to
retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items
of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable
equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and
busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and
-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
ti

Anticipated job posting close date:09/30/2024

Location:Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City:Wheat Ridge

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$34.48 – $61.27