RN - EDUCATOR I CRITICAL CARE - University of New Mexico - Hospitals

UNM Hospitals participates in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) and depending on your Nursing Education and National Certifications, you’ll work towards one of five CAP levels that offer increasing compensation. You may earn up to $8.00 in addition to base pay.

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!

Department: Clinical Education
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical and non-clinical educational programs for HSC Operational Components. Perform as nurse planner for UNMH abiding by the standards outlined by the New Mexico Nurses Association (NMNA). Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* EDUCATION ASSESSMENT – Analyze issues, trends, and supporting evidence to detect needs of staff, departments, and the organization; perform needs assessment and gap analysis; identify educational need; determine priority level
* EDUCATION PLAN – Develop education in collaboration with stakeholders, content experts and others based on evidence-based practices, identified learning needs, and learning outcomes that prescribe(s) educational strategies, methods, alternatives, and resources; take into account quality indicators and policies, procedures, guidelines and integrate research findings into plan
* INSTRUCTION – Implement or coordinate educational learning experiences grounded in adult learning theory and adult learning principles to employ the most appropriate methodology(ies) and engagement strategies to meet goals, outcomes and objectives; teach relevant content; coordinate educational initiatives and activities; ensure safety and comfort and promote positive learning and practice environments
* OUTCOMES & EVALUATION – Analyze formative, summative, and post course evaluation data; evaluate learner achievement of learning outcomes; seek feedback from participants, other educators, and administrators; synthesize and summarize all related information; revise educational plan accordingly
* QUALITY – Maintain and systematically enhance the quality of educational programs and effectiveness; 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 new initiatives and other changes
* PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE – Maintain current knowledge and competency in educational 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; 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 nurse educator specialty through mentoring and contributing to the professional development of others
* ETHICS – Integrate ethics within all areas of nurse educator practice; protect the autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights of learners; maintain integrity of the educational process, activities and learning experience
* 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
* 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 NCPD contact hours in accordance with ANCC criteria and the NMNA and CE standards and requirements; demonstrate proficiency in writing NCPD planning forms; ensure adherence to the implementation, evaluation, and documentation processes
* RECORDS – Maintain documentation and records of educational 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
* 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:
Essential:
* Master's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Health Related Discipline

Experience:
Essential:
5 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
* Certified in Education (NPD-BC, CNE, CHES, MCHES, OTHR)

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