Job Information
UnityPoint Health Unit Based Educator-N6 General Surgery-Methodist in Des Moines, Iowa
Unit Based Educator-North 6 General Surgery- Methodist
Part-Time 8 hours per week
Varied shift per unit educational needs
Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to coordinate, influence, and assist with the implementation of nursing care and related nursing activities at the nursing unit level. Assesses, develops and implements orientation and education programs for department staff to positively impact the quality of patient care.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Key Accountability
Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.
Collaborates in developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of evidenced based practice and policies/procedures related to care.
Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical orientation for new employees
Supports the clinical preceptor for effective clinical education of staff
Assesses the educational needs of staff and identifies learning needs
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of in services and continuing education offerings for clinical staff using formal and informal teaching methods.
Serves as a resource to clinical staff involved in the care of the patient in the specific area of clinical expertise.
Consults with nursing leadership with regards to concerns/issues about clinical competence, equipment, and care delivery systems related to specific patient care problems/populations
Demonstrates interdisciplinary team membership by being objective and open to other’s views, giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to team goals, and putting success of team above own interest.
Use of formal and informal mentoring and just in time teaching methods
Resource for the development and evaluation of competency based orientation and skills validation.
Acts as a positive role model and resource for staff
Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing own skill and knowledge in the clinical work area (C)
Maintains an awareness of evidenced based nursing and research in clinical area
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
Experience:
Two years’ experience in relevant clinical area.
License(s)/Certification(s):
·State License as an RN
·Current BLS certification
Certification in area of specialty preferred
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Requisition ID: 2023-127009
Street: 1200 Pleasant St
Name: 3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
Name: Med/Surg N6- Meth
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 0.2
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: Varied based on unit needs
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org