Nurse Educator

Job DescriptionThe RN Educator - Cardiac Interventional Services for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, and Interventional Radiology provides clinical education and professional development support to nursing and allied health staff within these specialty areas. The role supports orientation, ongoing competency, evidence-based practice implementation, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.ResponsibilitiesEnsures staff competency, staff development, compliance with policy and procedures, safety goals, and compliance with DNV standards. Promotes certification and continuing education in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and radiologic nursing. Maintains unit-based staff in-service, education, and competency records. Coaches staff on career development, clinical ladder advancement, and leadership growth. Organizes in-services and other learning opportunities related to procedural sedation, emergency management and other skills and technologies related to specialties. Collaborates with leadership and quality teams to address performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. Supports standardization of clinical protocols, checklists, and documentation workflows. Ensures staff are trained and compliant with infection prevention, radiation safety, moderate sedation, and procedural time-out policies. Identifies possible causes for success or failure of learning experiences. Retrieves, interprets, and utilizes data in patient care planning and analyses data to determine opportunities for improvement. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development. Functions as a role model for current and new staff in all areas of the hospital.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree Nursing RequiredMinimum Work Experience4 years Clinical nursing experience in Cath, EP, or IR Labs. RequiredLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire RequiredBLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredNational Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire RequiredRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS_CCI) within 18 Months Required orRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES_CCI) within 18 Months RequiredRequired Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesStrong Knowledge of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology procedures.Demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.Problem solving and decision making skills.Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.Proficient in EMR, CPOE and Medication Administration Programs.About UsBaptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening ClearinghouseJob InfoJob Identification 10636. Job Category Nursing - RN. Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US. Job Schedule Full time. Job Shift Day. Work Environment On Site. FTE 1.0 FT