Clinical Nurse Educator Cardiovascular - PeaceHealth

**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator Cardiovascular for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $51.10 - $76.66. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** Acts as a Clinical Education generalist or may be assigned to a specific unit(s)/department. Works in collaboration with other clinical educators and clinical nurse specialists within the network and across the system to develop, coordinate and implement nursing, nursing support and inter-professional orientation, in-service education and staff development programs to promote safe and effective patient-centered care. Facilitates professional growth, skill development, competency and attainment of standards of care for direct care within patient care services, PHMG and or Ambulatory care Services. Serves as a leader and role model in advancing clinical practice to achieve better patient outcomes. **Essential Functions** + Acts as a resource to all caregivers regarding nursing, professional practice and use of equipment/ supplies in area of expertise. + Assists in the design and implementation of nursing education programs, activities or new process/equipment using PeaceHealth training standards, processes, templates and course documentation forms. + Participates on teams and partners on development of standardized cross-regional clinical, nursing or quality guidelines, protocols or training curriculum in area of expertise. + Coordinates and provides department-specific orientation for newly hired nursing and clinical staff. + Conducts learning needs assessment, facilitates practice and process changes in assigned area of expertise. + Evaluates competency and identifies team or individual caregiver performance gaps. . + Designs learning experiences and action plans to assist those requiring remediation to meet competency expectations. + Researches best practice to promote evidence-based practice. + Assesses caregiver engagement, patient quality indicators and evaluates education effectiveness to achieve clinical excellence. + Ensures training and competency are documented using standard tools and learning management systems (LMS). + Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education** + Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing through State Board of Nursing approved program + Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing + Master's Degree Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing or Education and Nursing specialty certification **Experience** + Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a RN + Required: Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in an education or in an equivalent Preceptor role setting to varied audiences + **Strongly Preferred** : Experience in Cardiac and/or Cath Lab/IR **Credentials** + Required: Registered Nurse in the state which nurse will be practicing + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support + Preferred: Nursing Professional Development Certification **Skills** + Demonstrated ability to design and implement instructional modules and use a variety of educational methods. (Required) + Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and a variety of equipment or technology tools. (Required) + Ability to engage learners and apply adult learning techniques. (Required) + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Required) **Working Conditions** Lifting + Consistently operates computer and other office equipment. + Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. + Sedentary work. Environmental Conditions + Predominantly operates in an office environment. + Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting. Mental/Visual + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. + The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. 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