Nurse Educator, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Atlanta, GA, United States

Overview

Belong. Connect. Thrive. At Emory Healthcare.  We embrace innovation and empower each and every one of our employees to be catalysts of change. Be part of an environment where you can freely unleash your creativity, contribute to groundbreaking solutions, and shape the future of health care.

Our Unit Nurse Educator will be responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. The RN professional is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.

Description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Unit Nurse Educator for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at our Emory St. Jospeh's campus located in Atlanta, GA . This 17-bay unit focuses on recovering patients from a wide range of surgeries including general, vascular, robotics, cardiac, etc. This individual will also support the Pre-Admit Testing, and Preoperative units. This individual will:

Provide all on-boarding to permanent and agency staff members and maintains unit competency for all staff members (holds annual skills fair) within TJC guidelines.

Maintain education records via HLC for all staff members including running reports and making any necessary assignments.

Provides in-services on educational topics as they arise and in conjunction with annual requirements.

Serve as the unit’s representatives on various practice councils at ESJH and any necessary committees as they arise and pertains to the unit’s directly or indirectly (IP, Quality, Safety, CAUTI, CLABSI, etc.)

Perform chart audits and performs 1:1 observations as necessary.

Attend continuous education opportunities and provides updates to the staff members and attends quarterly UNE forums on behalf of the department.

Develop and maintain unit orientation binders which are subject to change with organizational changes and EBP.

Participate in interviews for perspective new hires.

Collaborates and support Nursing Schools as students are assigned to the units for observation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Two years experience as an RN with a minimum of two years of experience in the area of concentration.

Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Nursing certification preferred.

Completion of formal preceptor training workshop. BLS required and ACLS may be required in designated departments. If promoted internally or hired externally, the incumbent must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.

Shift:

7am - 5:30pm, four days a week but willing to convert to a 5 day work week. No weekends or holiday required.

Salary range:

$30.12 - 41.86 / hr.

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications as well as the specialty area, relivent experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

Come be a part of leading innovative change in the Perioperative Services realm. Are you ready to join us?

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS (Medium):

20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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