Nurse Educator RN / operating Room

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Job description

Overview:
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

And more

Description:
This position is full time, Monday - Friday, 6:45am - 3:15pm.

We're seeking a Nurse Educator with current Operating Room experience responsible for applying principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.

Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.

Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.

Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence based practice.

Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.

Assists with the development of staff portfolios.

Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.

Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.

Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation. Assists departmental or unit teams in the developing annual competency checklists.

Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Two years experience as an RN with a minimum of two years of experience in the area of concentration.

Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

Nursing certification preferred. Completion of formal preceptor training workshop. BLS required and ACLS may be required in designated departments. If promoted internally or hired externally, the incumbent must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! At Emory University Hospital Midtown, some of the world's top specialist are advancing medicine every day. We have more than 1,200 Emory Clinic and 440 private-practice physician spanning 28 specialities. Our physicians work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care and quality outcome for our patients and their families.

Our Perioperative Surgical Department consist of 28 OR suites, 3 to 4 designated for cardiovascular cases. Our service lines include General, GYN, Urology, Bariatrics, Robotics, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Podiatry, ENT, Skull Base, OMFS, Plastics, and CVOR. We are staffed twenty four seven, 365 day a year. We have some late/call/vacation requirements as well as a rotation to cover overnight shifts and weekend shifts for those dedicated teams. The orientation period would be 8-12 weeks based on experience.

Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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