Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Educator - Ochsner Medical Center - Labarre - Full Time - Days

Ochsner Health Educator/Facilitator/Consultant

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is the teacher/facilitator/consultant who works collaboratively with nursing and organizational management to implement the educational goals for Ochsner Health System. Assesses the need for, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates education and training activities. These efforts are designed to assist all personnel to acquire, maintain, or improve psychomotor, cognitive and effective learning that will provide continuously improving patient care outcomes and/or improve processes and management systems.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Preferred - Master's degree in Nursing

Work Experience

Required - 3 years Nursing experience. Experience working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Experience working in stressful situations, remaining objective and professional at all times.

Certifications

Required - Current RN License in the state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of job related information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across organizational lines to meet objectives
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to routinely manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies
• Excellent time management skills and experience working with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Experience working in stressful situations, remaining objective and professional at all times

Job Duties

• Assesses, designs, presents and provides evaluation of educational program for clinical and non-clinical staff based on identified needs/competencies.
• Actively participates in groups and professional associations.
• Functions as a performance consultant.
• Coordinates training facilities and other resources.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.