RN Unit Educator- Critical Care and Bariatrics/Back

Company: Centura Health
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Welcome to Centura HealthWelcome to the largest health ecosystem in Colorado and western Kansas. Welcome to living your mission among thousands of people on fire to live theirs too. Welcome to options, possibilities and values that guide exceptional care. Welcome to extremely important industry challenges and opportunities to solve complex problems. Welcome to highly intelligent teams, overflowing community and the wholeness of mind, body and spirit that is Centura Health. Flourishing Begins HereYou have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. At Centura Health, we value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. The RN Unit Educator is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates expertise in a specific area of clinical nursing and is responsible for developing, implementing, & evaluating a program of education for an assigned population. Programming includes initial and ongoing staff competency (including a standardized department-based orientation), as well as continued education as identified by needs assessments and regulatory requirement initiatives. Applies policies, procedures, standards, and regulations as appropriate to their populations. The scope of the education will be determined through collaborative practice with department management, educators, and advanced practice nurses to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care; assumes the role of an educator, facilitator, consultant, researcher and change agent. What You Bring/Job RequirementsIn addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: Minimum Education RequirementsBachelor''s in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing Master''s Degree in Nursing (MSN), Education, or other related graduate field of study preferred Minimum Experience RequirementsFour years of recent nursing experience Four years of experience in a clinical speciality preferred Two years of staff development, academic teaching and /or project development coordination preferred Requires advanced knowledge in nursing, evidence-based practice methods, and person-centered care concepts Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty unit Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office products and e-learning platformCritical Care experience preferred License/CertificationsCurrent Colorado RN license/ Current RN license from a participating state in National Licensure Compact Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association requiredMSN preferred Additional certifications may be required (refer to facility addendum(s) Professional certification preferred Demonstrates progress in obtaining staff development certification within one year of meeting eligibility requirements Physical RequirementsMedium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantlyYour Connected CommunityWhen people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the 21,000+ amazing associates who work here, every community within Centura Health''s connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality. Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs'' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 222-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado''s home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical helicopter service. It''s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate more than a decade as one of Healthgrades ''America''s 50 Best Hospitals'' and Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado''s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you''ve always wanted. by Jobble

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