RN - ICU

RN - ICU

Shift: 40 hours a week. Variable.

Description: Neurosurgical ICU Nurse Educator

Position Summary: The Nurse Educator will develop and implement education and professional development services and programs for health system employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse), Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience and/or equivalent health teaching experience, Minimum of 1 year of education/training in administrative, management, and leadership principles and practices
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Instructor certification in any discipline of American Heath Association (AHA), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), S.T.A.B.L.E. and TeamSTEPPS, Certification in Nursing Professional Development and or area of specialty, 1 year of experience as a clinical nurse educator or staff development role

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, organizes, promotes, implements, evaluates, and revises nursing professional development activities including, orientation, precepting, transition to practice program, simulations, competency validation, computer-based learning, and continuing education courses throughout the organization.
• Serves as a nurse planner for Bozeman Health's Montana Nurses Association Approved Provider Continuing Nursing Education Unit according to MNA and ANCC criteria.
• Promotes and supports evidence-based practice; serves as a program administrator of Lippincott Nursing Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work varied shifts.
• Computer applications, MS Office, EMR, internet applications and standard office equipment.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight.
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Schedule Requirements:

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (Repeatedly 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Additional Information: Facility reserves the right to cancel three (3) shifts per 13-week contract in the event of low census or other unforeseen circumstances. Traveler must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered.