Nurse Educator, Nursing Education, Full Time

Registered Nurse Educator Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $40.37 - $60.56 an hour - Full-Time Days, 36 hours per week Boulder Community Health is seeking an RN Educator who will build on varied educational and experiential basis for the enhancement of nursing and clinical practice. Critical Care, Medical Surgical, Surgery or Clinical Informatics. To coordinate with the educators in education department and the leadership in designated area to develop and disseminate standardized education content throughout the organization. This includes, but is not limited to: needs assessment, the nursing process, planning of orientation, in-services, continuing education and clinical competency assessment. The educator serves as a clinical role model and expert to the following target groups: nursing, support and technologist staff, patients, physicians, students, volunteers and the community. Benefits: •Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option •Dental and Vision insurance •BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans •Short-term and Long-term disability coverage •Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts •Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution •Paid Time Off •Education assistance program •Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more •Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki •Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions •Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family Qualifications •BSN and MSN preferred. •Colorado RN license required in good standing. •ACLS required within 6 months of hire for Critical Care and Progressive Care Unit Educators. •NRP required within 6 months of hire for Family Birth Center Educators. •ENPC required within 6 months of hire for ED Educators. •PALS required within 6 months of hire for PACU Educators. •One year of experience in program development or clinical teaching preferred •Five years of nursing experience as an RN in designated area preferred (ICU, Surgery, Critical Care, Progressive Car, Medical Surgical or general Clinical). •Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred. •Responsibilities •Engages in the evaluation of care delivery through a systematic quality assessment/improvement process. •Responds to the requests for education from the Department of Organizational Excellence. •Assists in developing indicators for aspects of care, collects data related to and evaluates care based on, the cumulative data collected. •Takes actions to improve care and/or services. •Demonstrate ability to assess and plan for education needs and or patient needs appropriate to all ages and developmental levels. •May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer. •Helps determine successful accomplishment of orientation/conditional period. Documents success and failures. Medical Surgical Educator, Critical Care Educator and Surgery Educator will assist perioperative, procedural-based and critical care practice behaviors on a regular basis both seeking and giving constructive feedback. •Identifies areas for personal and professional development. •Acquires, maintains and builds on current knowledge in nursing practice. •Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for clinical personnel and support staff. •Develops and/or maintains a comprehensive competency based orientation program for the nursing and technical staff that is congruent with TJC, CMS, CNA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies requirements. •Demonstrates clinical role modeling to the clinical staff and encourages their growth in clinical performance, decision-making and conflict resolution. •Interacts consistently with small and large groups on a daily basis to meet the staff development needs and the goals of the assigned patient care area. •Articulates clearly in teaching courses to professional audiences on topics consistent with knowledge and experience and role. •Coordinates Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) and educational offerings following established guidelines to provide continuing education credits. About Boulder Community Health Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities. As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.