Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Educator / RN

5d5 days ago

Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $140,000

About this role

Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations. Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.

Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills while facilitating development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills. Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors, individualizing unit orientation. Assists with development of staff portfolios and annual competency checklists.

Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example and assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.

Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment and provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes. Mentors new and existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes. Develops clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others within a supportive environment with ongoing mentorship and leadership programs.

Requirements

Clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice
Expertise in managing complex care needs of cardiovascular ICU patient populations
Proficiency in principles of adult learning for staff and student education
Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience
Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example
Recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within area of specialty
Knowledge of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice

Responsibilities

Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes
Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills
Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills
Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors
Assists with the development of staff portfolios and annual competency checklists
Mentors new and existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes
Role models time management skills through example
Integrates patient/family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs