NURSE EDUCATOR - MICHIGAN REGION

NURSE EDUCATOR – GENERALIST

Aspirus Health System

Full Time (1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period)

Day shift, Primarily Monday – Friday, generally no weekends

Regional coverage:

• • Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Laurium, MI

** Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Ironwood, MI

** Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Iron River, MI

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Job Description:

The Nursing Educator is an experienced Registered Nurse who is responsible for assisting in the assessment, development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of educational program needs within the identified area(s) of practice. Functions in the role of an educator, consultant, facilitator, and change agent to professional nurses and other clinical staff in the identified area(s) of practice. Coordinates continuing nursing education, orientation, and professional development with students, staff, leaders, and other healthcare professionals. Supports interprofessional education.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of nursing process and workflows acquired through completion of a nursing degree program.

• Knowledge of adult education principles and practices. Certification in Nursing Professional Development desired.

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Registered Nurse. Must possess an exceptional understanding of clinical practices, principles, and workflows.

• Prior experience in staff development, education, and training highly desired.

• Prior experience with LEAN and process improvement methodologies a plus.

• Significant previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, proficiency in use of Work, Excel, and Power Point.

• Excellent project management, change management, and presentation skills.

• High level of interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks. Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Possesses a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with an active Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota RN license.

• Master’s degree in nursing education or a relevant specialty highly desired.

• Basic Life Support Certification.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.

• Demonstrate ability to be self-directed and initiative-taking, apply critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills to complex tasks and projects.

• Demonstrate ability to perform in a team environment, utilize effective team relationship skills, and interact at all levels of the organization. Able to influence and lead teams, strong conflict management and negotiating skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment required.

• Possess knowledge of adult learning techniques/methodology, blended learning, and training/education practices and principles.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

✔Strong work–life balance

✔Full benefits for part-time and full-time employees

✔PTO starts day one

✔Retirement plan with employer match

✔Wellness programs for you and your family

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is a 25-bed hospital grounded in a strong tradition of community and patient-focused care. We are a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Laurium, Michigan, with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden. Aspirus Keweenaw is part of the Aspirus, Inc. exclusive hospital and clinic network, home health and hospice care, pharmacy, critical care, rehab fitness center, medical goods and philanthropic foundation.

This is one of three hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family: joining Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR or BLS

• REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE

Position NURSE EDUCATOR - MICHIGAN REGION

Location

Req ID 106028